The genetics of melanoma
- 1 June 2006
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Mark Allen Group in British Journal of Hospital Medicine
- Vol. 67 (6) , 299-304
- https://doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2006.67.6.21288
Abstract
Melanoma is an increasingly common cancer and in order to direct preventative advice at those at risk, an understanding of susceptibility is crucial. This review summarizes what is known about common low-risk genes (such as those controlling red hair) and rare high-risk genes.Keywords
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