Brozena S J, Fenske N A, Perez I R
Department of Internal Medicine, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa 33612.
Semin Surg Oncol. 1993 May-Jun;9(3):165-7.
Malignant melanoma is increasing at an alarming rate, exceeding that of any other cancer in the United States today. Genetic susceptibility and exposure to ultraviolet radiation are thought to be the two most important risk factors for development of the neoplasm. While genetic factors cannot be altered, minimizing exposure to ultraviolet light, especially intermittent intense type, and photoprotective measures may significantly reduce the development of this ominous cutaneous malignancy.
恶性黑色素瘤正以惊人的速度增长，超过了当今美国其他任何一种癌症。遗传易感性和紫外线辐射被认为是该肿瘤发生的两个最重要的风险因素。虽然遗传因素无法改变，但尽量减少紫外线暴露，尤其是间歇性强光照射，并采取光保护措施，可能会显著降低这种凶险的皮肤恶性肿瘤的发生。
