In the 'Family History' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about melanoma in family members:
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Melanoma (a dangerous form of skin cancer) in close family members?
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"None / don't know" |
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"Probably, in one parent or sibling" |
Melanoma in family members |
A risk factor |
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"Probably, in two or more parents or siblings" |
Melanoma in family members |
A risk factor |
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"Yes, in one parent or sibling" |
Melanoma in family members |
A risk factor |
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"Yes, in more than one parent or sibling" |
Melanoma in family members |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Melanoma |
Individuals with a parent or sibling with melanoma have a 10 times greater chance of developing melanoma themselves. |
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GLOSSARY
Cancer
Refers to the various types of malignant neoplasms that contain cells growing out of control and invading adjacent tissues, which may metastasize to distant tissues.
Melanoma
A life-threatening type of skin cancer that occurs in the cells (melanocytes) that produce melanin, the pigment found in skin, hair, and the iris of the eyes.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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