title: The current status of melanoma early detection and screening.
abstract: Multiple strategies are required to combat the increasing incidence and mortality of cutaneous melanoma. Major questions about melanoma and skin cancer are reviewed, with particular attention to education and early detection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: H K
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Koh
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Geller
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Lew
mesh_terms: D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control