Questions about melanoma skin cancer?

Melanoma skin cancer-

Is there any group of people is more likely to suffer from this cancer type?

Is gender a factor in the occurrence of this cancer type?

Is race a factor in the occurrence of this cancer type?

Please cite sources if you can not find all sources it will be ok

Skin cancer is the most common form of human cancer. It is estimated that over 1 million new cases occur annually. The annual rates of all forms of skin cancer are increasing each year, representing a growing public concern. It has also been estimated that nearly half of all Americans who live to age 65 will develop skin cancer at least once.

The most common warning sign of skin cancer is a change in the appearance of the skin, such as a new growth or a sore that will not heal.

For more information on demographics, genders, ethnicity, causes and treatments of Melanoma Skin Cancer, visit http://www.imedisearch.com/results.php?c...

There are a few groups, if you are a family member in which melanoma occurs in clusters. The BRCA-2 gene mutation usually tested for im association with breast cancer also places you at a higher risk for melanoma.

People with atypical mole syndrome or dysplastic nevus syndrome are at a higher risk. Also trauma burns, chemical exposure and immunosuppression places you at a higher risk.

The risk is the same for male and female.

There is no race more likely to get it, but Black people are at a decreased risk.

People exposed to UV radiation are at greatest risk.
Fair skin, depressed immune system and a family history can also be factors.

I haven't seen research suggesting that gender is a factor.

Race can be a factor, with non-Caucasians more likely to develop melanoma that is not caused by UV exposure, on soles of feet etc.

best sources I have are below. I am a 6 year, 2 occurance survivor, stage IIIB Melanoma