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Early Detection of Malignant Melanoma: The Role of Physician Examination and Self-Examination of the Skin

Year: 1985

Type: article

Abstract: The combination of routine physician examination of the skin coupled with self-examination provides a realistic opportunity for the identification of early malignant melanomas. Removal of such thin lesions can significantly reduce the mortality rate from this potentially serious form of cutaneous cancer.

Source: CA A Cancer Journal for Clinicians

DOI: 10.3322/canjclin.35.3.130

Authors: R. J. Friedman, D. S. Rigel, A. W. Kopf

Institutions: NYU Langone Health, New York University

Language: English

Topic: Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,330