Journal of Cancer Treatment and Research

Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2016

  • Melanoma Review: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Staging

    Rodrigo Arrangoiz, Joel Dorantes, Fernando Cordera, Manuel Muñoz Juarez, Eduardo Moreno Paquentin, Enrique Luque de León

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2016
    Pages: 1-15
    Received: Feb. 22, 2016
    Accepted: Mar. 08, 2016
    Published: Apr. 21, 2016
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    Abstract: Study Aim: Cutaneous melanoma accounts for approximately 4% of all skin cancers diagnosis each year in the USA but is responsible for 75% of skin cancer deaths. Physicians need to have an up to date knowledge about the epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical features of melanoma in order to make an early diagnosis and provide appropriate managemen... Show More