variation, or diameter larger than 6mm
The ABCDE rule of melanoma
18. Frequent Infections
Recurrent infections that don’t respond to treatment
Can indicate weakened immunity — sometimes due to blood cancers
19. Swollen Lymph Nodes
Lumps in the neck, armpits, or groin that don’t go away
Can be a sign of lymphoma or metastatic cancer
🛡️ Who’s at Higher Risk?
While anyone can get cancer, certain factors increase your risk:
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Smoking
#1 cause of lung and many other cancers
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Family history
Genetic predisposition (e.g., BRCA genes)
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Age over 50
Most cancers occur in older adults
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UV exposure
Skin cancer risk from sun or tanning beds
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Obesity
Linked to 13+ types of cancer
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Chronic inflammation
IBD, hepatitis, HPV — increase risk
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Alcohol use
Aumenta il rischio di cancro al seno, al fegato e all’esofago
✅ Se sei ad alto rischio, resta vigile e segui le linee guida per lo screening.
🏥 Quando consultare un medico
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