Melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, is rising rapidly in the United States
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - 10:36
in Health & Medicine
Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, has increased rapidly in the United States in recent years, a new study reveals. Some experts have argued that the rising rates are merely a result of expanded screening, which catches small tumors that otherwise might go undetected. But the study by the Northern California Cancer Center in Fremont, Calif., casts doubt on this viewpoint.