Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer that arises from the uncontrolled growth and division of melanocytes, specialized cells responsible for melanin production. Despite accounting for about 1 percent of all skin cancers in the United States, melanoma is considered the most dangerous due to its potential to spread and cause most skin cancer-related deaths.
Numerous studies have examined the relationship between dietary patterns and the prevention and development of melanoma, revealing potential implications for the effectiveness of cancer treatments.
In a 2022 study, 634 melanoma patients—38 percent of whom had melanomas exceeding 2 millimeters in thickness—completed a food frequency questionnaire to determine their Healthy Eating Index scores. The findings demonstrated a significant association between lower scores and an increased likelihood of being diagnosed with thick melanomas compared to those with higher scores. Thus, the study suggests a notable correlation between melanoma thickness and patients’  dietary habits before diagnosis….