Gender-Related Differences in Outcome for Melanoma Patients

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Charles R. Scoggins · Yale University

Merrick I. Ross · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Douglas S. Reintgen · Lakeland Regional Medical Center

R. Dirk Noyes · LDS Hospital

James S. Goydos · Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Peter D. Beitsch · Dallas Surgical Group

Marshall M. Urist

Abstract

Male gender is associated with a greater incidence of unfavorable primary tumor characteristics without an increased risk for nodal metastasis. Nonetheless, gender is an independent factor affecting survival.

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Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies Skin Protection and Aging

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Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 243, Issue 5, pp. 693-700

DOI: 10.1097/01.sla.0000216771.81362.6b

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Gender-Related Differences in Outcome for Melanoma Patients

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