Sex-based differences in early and late uveal melanoma-related mortality.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is debated if there are sex-based differences in survival for patients with uveal melanoma. Previous observations of higher mortality for men in studies with <10-year follow-up have not been replicated in studies with longer follow-up. It is therefore hypothesized that women have a worse survival in later periods.

Methods

All patients diagnosed with primary uveal melanoma in Sweden between 1980 and 2017 were included (n = 2032). Survival differences between men and women in early (<10 years from diagnosis) and late (≥10 years) periods were analyzed.

Results

At baseline, there were no significant differences in mean patient age, tumor thickness, diameter, ciliary body involvement, primary treatment modality, or in American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC)

SUBMITTER: Stalhammar G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10067119 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature