Melanoma
Malignant melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer. The annual incidence of melanoma is increasing by about 4%, an incidence that represents the most rapid increase of any cancer type.1
Melanoma is the most common cancer in young adults ages 20 to 30.1
Melanoma is the leading cause of cancer death in women ages 25 to 30.1
Annual worldwide incidence of malignant melanoma is 132,000 with 66,000 people dying annually of melanoma and other skin cancers.2
Melanoma kills an estimated 94% of stage IV patients within 5 years of the diagnosis of metastases.3
More information about melanoma can be found at the following advocacy organizations web sites:
