Tawnya L Bowles, Carol Sweeney, John Snyder, Jesse Gygi, Brad Bott, Daniel Wray, Timothy J Yeatman, William T Sause
AIM: To analyze trends in Utah melanoma diagnosis and study the impact of rurality. PATIENTS & METHODS: State-wide melanoma incidence was calculated using Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results data (2005-2013). A subset of 5199 patients treated in an integrated healthcare system was further stratified for urban or rural residence. RESULTS: Early-stage tumors accounted for most of the increase in melanoma incidence over time. Age-adjusted melanoma incidence rate was higher in rural counties (46...
March 4, 2021: Melanoma Management