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Additional primary melanomas were seen in 12% of patients: twice as likely to occur in men.(Clinical Rounds)
Publication: Skin & Allergy News Publication Date: 01-APR-04 Author: Boschert, Sherry
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COPYRIGHT 2004 International Medical News Group
SAN DIEGO -- One primary cutaneous melanoma was followed by another in 12% of 1,258 patients seen over a 10-year period, and the lesions often appeared many years apart Dr. William M. Burrows said at a melanoma update sponsored by the Scripps Clinic.
This rate is higher than rates seen in previous retrospective studies of multiple primary cutaneous melanomas. The findings emphasize the need to educate patients thoroughly about the warning signs of melanoma, to encourage them to perform monthly self-exams and to follow them with routine...
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