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African-Americans and Skin Cancer
Melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, can begin as a new small, pigmented skin growth on normal skin as shown in this undated photo. Unlike other forms of skin cancer, melanoma readily spreads to different parts of the body, where it continues to grow and destr
(AURN) -- May is skin cancer awareness month Skin cancer is not common in the Black community, however those who are diagnosed have a lower percentage of survival compared to other ethnic groups.




