Problem: Health services researchers and epidemiologists are interested in secular trends in cancer incidence and survival. Analysis of secular trends requires application of consistent staging ...

The risk for melanoma-related death increased among patients with T1 melanoma tumors thicker than 0.8 mm, according to a study.According to the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 8th Edition ...

The stage of a melanoma skin cancer tells you how thick it is and if it has spread. It helps your doctor decide the best treatment for you. TNM stands for Tumour, Node, Metastasis. TNM staging for ...

Knowing this helps your doctor decide which treatment you need. Unfortunately, Stage 4 melanoma skin cancer means the cancer is advanced. Treatment aims to control the cancer and help relieve symptoms ...