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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Marsden</strong>Melanoma Key Facts (1)– Over 10,000 cases in 2006 in UK– 2nd commonest cancer age 15-34– 6th most common cancer overall (~3%)– Incidence rising faster in UK than any othercancer– Melanoma arises mainly in the skin– Main risk factor = UV light– Rare forms though e.g. ocular, mucosal

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