Time trends of cutaneous melanoma in Queensland, Australia and Central Europe

Garbe, Claus; McLeod, G. R. C.; Buettner, Petra G.

doi:10.1002/1097-0142(20000915)89:6<1269::aid-cncr11>3.0.co;2-c

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“…29 For women age Ͻ 50 years, 41% of tumors were localized to the trunk, proportions that were equivalent to those for men in Queensland during 1986 -1989. 27 There were no time-trend changes in melanoma location. Differences in trunk melanoma between younger and older women indicate differing sun-tanning habits and clothing styles.…”

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“…Our male-to-female ratio was higher than the central European ratio of 0.87 from the central malignant melanoma register of the German Dermatological Society (CMMR) but lower than the ratio of 1.29 reported by the Queensland Melanoma Register (QMR). 27 This rise of the male-tofemale ratio may reflect differences in outdoor activities in addition the fact that women are more informed about and interested in preventive actions. Women are more concerned about their skin lesions and have them removed at a younger age and at earlier stages of melanoma development.…”

Section: Age and Gendermentioning

confidence: 99%

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Invasive cutaneous malignant melanoma in Sweden, 1990–1999

Lindholm¹,

Andersson²,

Dufmats³

et al. 2004

Cancer

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BACKGROUND The objective of the current study was to compile prospective, population‐based data on cutaneous invasive melanomas in Sweden during the period from 1990 to 1999, to describe and analyze survival data and prognostic factors, and to make comparisons with previously published Swedish and international data. METHODS Twelve thousand five hundred thirty‐three patients, which included 97% of all registered melanomas in Sweden, were included and described. Among these, 9515 patients with clinical Stage I and II melanoma were included in an analysis of survival and in a univariate analysis, and 6191 patients were included in a multivariate analysis of prognostic factors. RESULTS There was no significant change in melanoma incidence during 1990–1999. Favorable prognostic factors were found, especially in younger and female patients, resulting in a relative 5‐year survival rate of 91.5%. In the multivariate analysis, significant factors that had a negative effect on survival were Clark level of invasion, Breslow thickness, ulceration, older patient age, trunk location, greatest tumor dimension, nodular histogenetic type, and male gender. CONCLUSIONS During the period from 1990 to 1999, the 5‐year survival of patients with malignant melanoma in Sweden was better compared with the previously reported rates in published, population‐based studies from Sweden, probably as a result of better secondary prevention due to better knowledge and awareness by both patients and the medical profession. The more favorable prognostic factors and the change in melanoma location found in younger patients, compared with earlier reports, may reflect changes in clothing as well as tanning habits; however, a decrease also was found in Clark Level II and thin melanomas for the same patient group. The authors concluded that further improvements can be achieved with better access to health care and with the use of early melanoma detection campaigns. Cancer 2004. © 2004 American Cancer Society.

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Section: Age and Gendermentioning

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Invasive cutaneous malignant melanoma in Sweden, 1990–1999

Lindholm¹,

Andersson²,

Dufmats³

et al. 2004

Cancer

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“…[31][32][33][34][35] A explicação plausível é a deteção mais precoce do melanoma, em estádios iniciais, o que também justifica que o aumento da incidência seja proporcionalmente maior do que a mortalidade, com uma clara melhoria na sobrevida. 4,36 De igual modo, publicações recentes reportam um predomínio de níveis baixos de Clark (I, II e III) 37 em paralelo com o encontrado no presente trabalho, refletindo, mais uma vez, a maior atenção para o diagnóstico precoce do melanoma nos últimos anos.…”

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Melanoma Maligno Cutâneo: Estudo Retrospetivo de Sete Anos (2006-2012)

Moreira

Azevedo

et al. 2014

Acta Med Port

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Acta Med Port 2014 Jul-Aug;27(4):480-488 RESUMOIntrodução: O melanoma maligno é a neoplasia cutânea mais agressiva, e a sua incidência tem vindo a aumentar nas últimas déca-das. A possibilidade de cura depende de um diagnóstico atempado, sendo fundamental o conhecimento da sua epidemiologia para a implementação de programas de prevenção primária e deteção precoce do melanoma. ABSTRACTIntroduction: Malignant melanoma is the most aggressive skin cancer and its incidence has been increasing in recent decades. The cure depends on early diagnosis and understanding melanoma epidemiology is of great importance for the implementation of programs of primary prevention and early detection. Material and Methods:We reviewed the clinical cases of primary cutaneous malignant melanoma diagnosed between January 2006 and December 2012 at Centro Hospitalar de São João, in Porto.Results: An overall of 148 cases of melanoma were analyzed and a female predominance was observed (ratio F:M -1.6:1). The average age at diagnosis was 61 years. The locations most frequently affected were the lower limbs and trunk. In males the back was the most frequently involved, while in females the lesions occurred preferentially in the legs. Superficial spreading melanoma prevailed in almost all age groups. There was a predominance of thin melanomas and the mitotic index was intermediate (1-6 mitoses/ mm 2 ) in most patients. The ulceration was present in 22.3% of cases and prevailed in thick melanomas as well in nodular subtype. Most patients present at stage IA. There was progression to metastatic disease in 20 patients. Discussion: The profile of patients with cutaneous melanoma in Centro Hospitalar de São João has characteristics relatively similar to those described in the literature. Conclusion: The prevalence of thin melanomas, generally with a better outcome, is probably the result of an earlier detection.

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“…A melanomában szenvedő betegek aránya a fehér bőrű lakosság körében évente 3-7%-kal emelkedik [1], s a becslések szerint számuk 10-20 évenként megkét-szereződik [2,3]. A daganat eltávolítása utáni túlélés elsősorban a tumor stádiumától függ, a besorolást a TNM-klasszifi káció alapján végezzük.…”

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Stage distribution of malignant melanomas in a Hungarian centre

Tóth¹,

Somlai

Hársing³

et al. 2013

Orvosi Hetilap

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Bevezetés: A malignus melanoma túlélése elsősorban a TNM-stádium függvénye, azonban a Nemzeti Rákregiszter a daganatokat stádiumok alapján nem részletezi. Célkitűzés: A szerzők a Semmelweis Egyetem, Bőr-, Nemikórtani és Bőronkológiai Klinikán melanomával kezelt betegek stádiumfelmérését tűzték ki célul. Módszer: A vizsgálat 2004-2009 között diagnosztizált 1160 cutan melanomás betegre (558 férfi és 602 nő, átlagéletkoruk 60,5±16, illetve 57±17 év) terjedt ki. Eredmények: Nagy esetszámú nemzetközi vizsgálatokkal összehasonlítva az IA és IV-es stádium-ban a klinika betegeinek aránya kedvezőnek bizonyult, azaz viszonylag magas százalékban fordultak elő a korai melanomák (IA: 34,8%), alacsony volt a késői, IV-es stádiumú daganatok előfordulása (0,4%). Az IB-IIA stádiumban már szignifi kánsan alacsonyabb, a későbbi stádiumok (IIC, IIIA, IIIB) esetében magasabb volt a betegek aránya a nyugat-európai, ausztráliai, egyesült államokbeli adatoknál. Következtetések: A vizsgálat felhívja a fi gyelmet arra, hogy a korai diagnózis javítása, a nyugati országokhoz való felzárkózás érdekében további lépések, primer és szekunder prevenciós programok szükségesek. Orv. Hetil., 2013, 154, 969-976.

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Time trends of cutaneous melanoma in Queensland, Australia and Central Europe

Cited by 151 publications

References 32 publications

Invasive cutaneous malignant melanoma in Sweden, 1990–1999

Invasive cutaneous malignant melanoma in Sweden, 1990–1999

Melanoma Maligno Cutâneo: Estudo Retrospetivo de Sete Anos (2006-2012)

Stage distribution of malignant melanomas in a Hungarian centre

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