title: The genetics of melanoma.
abstract: Melanoma is an increasingly common cancer and in order to direct preventative advice at those at risk, an understanding of susceptibility is crucial. This review summarizes what is known about common low-risk genes (such as those controlling red hair) and rare high-risk genes.
authors.affiliation: University of Leeds, Cancer Research, UK.
authors.forename: Julia Newton
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Bishop
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Harland
authors.forename: D Tim
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Bishop
mesh_terms: D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D019942:Genes, p16; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics*; D009154:Mutation / Q000235:genetics; D010375:Pedigree; D019683:Penetrance; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics*; D012880:Skin Pigmentation / Q000235:genetics