The impact of melanoma more substantial for female survivors.

The impact of melanoma more substantial for female survivors.

A Dutch study of 562 melanoma skin cancer survivors showed that women are more significantly affected by having had the disease.  Women reported more extreme impacts, both positive and negative.  They were also more likely to be worried about exposure to UV radiation and were more likely to change their habits and their sun/UV exposure.

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