Population-Based Study Detailing Cutaneous Melanoma Incidence and Mortality Trends in Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cutaneous melanoma (CM) is one of the most fatal types of skin cancer. Alarmingly, increases in incidence and mortality were noted globally for this malignancy, despite increase in understanding of melanoma pathogenesis and enhanced prevention efforts.

Methods

Data was extracted for CM patients for provinces and territories (except Quebec) using two independent, population-based registries. Analysis was performed using both clinical and pathological characteristics: tumor morphologic classification, age, sex, anatomic site affected and place of residence. Mortality trends were assessed over a 7-year period. Results were compared to prior findings for 1992-2010.

Results

During 2011-2017 39,610 patients were diagnosed with CM, with 5,890 reported deaths. Nati

SUBMITTER: Conte S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8927870 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature