Personalized Risk of Developing Melanoma Cancer
- Although a patient's risk may be accurately estimated, these predictions do not allow one to say precisely which patient will develop melanoma.
- Some patients who do not develop melanoma have higher risk estimates than those who do develop the disease.
- As a reminder, this tool was designed for use by health professionals. If you are not a health professional, you are encouraged to print these results and discuss them with your provider.
- The tool uses the answers provided to estimate 5-year absolute risk of developing melanoma. This includes the patient's personal medical history, risk factor information, and an examination of the skin on the patient's back and shoulders.
- Patients can reduce their risk for melanoma by engaging in sun-protective behaviors, such as seeking shade, avoiding sun during peak hours (10AM ‐ 2PM), wearing a wide-brimmed hat and covering up exposed skin, and using sunblock with an SPF of 30 or higher.
Patient's 5-Year Absolute Risk of Developing Melanoma
These results are based upon how you answered the following questions: