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Study Finds Blacks Have Worse Melanoma Outcomes

A study that looked at patient outcomes by race found that although blacks are less likely to be diagnosed with melanoma, they are also less likely than whites to survive it when it occurs.

by John Reynolds

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Credit: Linus Ekenstam

A study that looked at patient outcomes by race found that although blacks are less likely to be diagnosed with melanoma, they are also less likely than whites to survive it when it occurs. (Reuters)

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