Melanoma Risk in Rural America - OSF Healthcare Newsroom

Melanoma Risk in Rural America

Key Takeaways: 

• A few severe sunburns can be as dangerous as frequent mild ones

• Immunotherapy has become a big part of treating melanomas

• Research found areas with more farmland and herbicides leave people more at-risk for melanoma

• Wearing sunscreen, clothes that cover most of your skin, and staying in shaded areas are recommend to avoid sun damage