Patterns of increased incidence and survival of cutaneous melanoma in Girona (Spain) 1994-2013: a population-based study
Clin. transl. oncol. (Print)
; 20(12): 1617-1625, dic. 2018. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
We conducted a population-based study on the Girona Cancer Registry (Spain) for the period 1994-2013 to determine patterns of change in the incidence of melanoma, which is increasing in many countries, and patient survival in our geographical area. Materials andmethods:
Using the standard registration rules for cancer registries, we calculated crude and standardized incidence rates as well as their trends. We also analysed the observed survival, 1-year conditioned survival and relative survival at 3, 5 and 10 years.Results:
Our crude incidence rate was 9.13 cases/100,000 inhabitants for invasive and 2.59 for "in situ" melanomas. A statistically significant increase in incidence was found for melanomas of less than 1 mm in Breslow index and in males. 10-year observed and relative survival rates were 64.1 and 83.1%, respectively.Conclusions:
We found an increasing trend in the incidence of low-risk melanoma and a survival rate similar to that reported elsewhere in EuropeRESUMEN
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Collection:
National databases
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Spain
Database:
IBECS
Main subject:
Skin Neoplasms
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Melanoma
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Clin. transl. oncol. (Print)
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBGI)/Spain
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Hospital Josep Trueta/Spain