Better Melanoma Follow-Up Adherence May Reduce Melanoma-Specific Mortality
Source: Dermatology Advisor, April 2024
In the setting of primary cutaneous melanoma, better adherence to annual dermatology follow-up visits was associated with reduced melanoma-specific mortality, according to study findings published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
While different melanoma care guidelines universally advocate for dermatology follow-up, there is considerable variation in the recommended surveillance frequency and duration.
In a retrospective, population-based observational cohort study, investigators aimed to characterize the level of annual dermatologic follow-up adherence among patients with primary cutaneous melanoma, identify predictors of better adherence in these patients, and evaluate the relationship between adherence and melanoma-related mortality.