Gender differences in melanoma prognostic factors.

Background: Although previous studies identify gender differences in melanoma, limited research on the phenomenon exists.

Methods: In this retrospective chart review, 1,156 adults diagnosed with melanoma, between 2006-2016, at the University of Colorado were included. Breslow depth, mitotic rate, ulceration status, and location were extracted from charts between March and August 2016.

Greater distance to an academic medical center is associated with poorer melanoma prognostic factors: The University of Colorado Experience.

Introduction: Numerous studies report a correlation between distance to diagnostic provider in an academic medical center and poorer prognosis ofdisease. Limited research on this topic exists with respect to melanoma.

Methods: This was a retrospective chart review of 1,463 adults (≥18 years) initially diagnosed with melanoma between 2006-2016.