Second cancers after melanoma: for which cancers are melanoma patients at higher risk? Which malignancies predispose to melanoma?

摘要

Cutaneous melanoma is often diagnosed in young and middle-aged individuals. After a melanoma diagnosis, patients are understandably concerned about their risk of a second melanoma and about cancers of all types. After treatment of a primary cancer, the focus for many people moves to detection and prevention of further malignancies. Conversely, patients diagnosed with other cancers may be concerned about their risk of melanoma. Recently, several population-based studies have confirmed associations between melanoma and particular types of other cancer. Genetic links are being identified between melanoma and other cancers.