U.S. Melanoma Diagnoses Reach 104,960 in 2025 as Incidence More Than Doubles in 30 Years

3 articles · Updated · Long Island Press · May 25

104,960 Americans are projected to be diagnosed with invasive melanoma in 2025, making it one of the top 10 causes of new cancer cases.
More than 90% of melanomas are linked to ultraviolet exposure from the sun and tanning beds, and doctors say damage from decades-old exposure is still surfacing, especially among Baby Boomers.
8,430 Americans die from melanoma each year, but the five-year survival rate reaches 99% when the cancer is caught early.
Age 66 is the average diagnosis age, men are about 1.5 times more likely than women to develop melanoma, and lifetime risk is about 1 in 50 Americans.
Doctors urge monthly self-checks using the ABCDE warning signs, regular dermatology exams, shade, protective clothing and SPF 30-plus sunscreen because melanoma is largely preventable and highly treatable when found early.

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