Melanoma in the very elderly, management in patients 85years of age and over.

Objectives: Melanoma treatment in the elderly can entail complex decision making. This study characterizes the presentation, management, and outcome of melanoma in the very elderly.

Method: Retrospective review of all patients in their 85th year or older presenting to a tertiary referral cancer centre between 2000 and 2012 with American Joint Committee on Cancer stages 0-II cutaneous melanoma.