How hereditary is melanoma?

How hereditary is melanoma? Surveys have found that the incidence of melanoma is increasing year by year, with more than 100,000 new cases worldwide each year. So why are more and more people suffering from melanoma? Is this phenomenon caused by genetics? Let's take a look at the experts' introduction on this point first, and don't make your own subjective assumptions.

Oncologists tell you whether melanoma is hereditary.

Experts point out that no tumor is necessarily hereditary. The so-called heredity means that if there is a history of tumor in the family, the chance of getting the tumor may be higher than other people. Pay more attention to whether the original mole suddenly becomes larger or even ruptures. If this happens, you should go to the hospital for further examination. For some moles located in special parts, such as the soles of the feet, palms of the hands, vulva and other parts that are prone to friction with the skin, you should go to the hospital for surgical removal to avoid the malignant transformation of the mole after frequent friction.

The incidence rate of melanoma in people with a family history is 1.7 times higher than that in people without a family history. People with a family history account for about 11% of all malignant melanoma patients, so there is no need to worry too much.

Experts suggest: Melanoma surgery only removes large areas of tumor lesions. Tumor cells scattered in the blood and lymph cannot be removed through surgery. Experts suggest combining CLS biological immunotherapy after surgery. Cell biological immunotherapy can kill residual cancer cells after surgery, improve the patient's immune ability, and better prevent metastasis and recurrence.