How to keep melanoma from coming back

If you've been diagnosed and treated for melanoma, you might be concerned that more tumors will develop. It's a valid concern—according to the American Cancer Society, you have a better chance of getting melanoma if you've had it already. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from cells that make the pigment responsible for skin color. While it is an uncommon type of skin cancer, melanoma can grow and spread throughout the body quickly.

There may not be much you can do to prevent a recurrence of the original melanoma, but you can help reduce your risk of developing a second, new type of cancer.

So, what can you do to lower your odds? Try these four steps.