The American Cancer Society - Melanoma

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 2 million volunteers saving lives in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 25 percent decline in the cancer death rate in the U.S. since 1991, driven by less smoking, better treatments, and earlier detection. We're finding cures as the nation's largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings and more.

Melanoma is less common than some other types of skin cancer, but it is more likely to grow and spread. Taking proper precautions when in the sun and keeping a lookout for abnormal moles can help lower your risks of getting melanoma, as well as other skin cancers.