Survival from Melanoma in England and Wales
Author Information
Author(s): Rachet B, Quinn M J, Cooper N, Coleman M P
Primary Institution: Cancer Research UK Cancer Survival Group, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Conclusion
Survival rates for melanoma of the skin in England and Wales are high and have been increasing, particularly for men, suggesting improvements in diagnosis and treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- Melanoma incidence has nearly doubled since 1990.
- Survival rates for men improved from 71% at 5 years to 78% for those diagnosed in 1996-1999.
- Women have a higher survival rate than men, with 5-year survival at 89.5% for women diagnosed in 1996-1999.
- The deprivation gap in survival for men did not widen significantly during the 1990s.
Takeaway
More people are surviving melanoma in England and Wales, especially men, because doctors are getting better at finding and treating it early.
Methodology
Survival patterns were analyzed for over 55,000 adults diagnosed with malignant melanoma from 1986 to 1999, followed up to 2001.
Limitations
Some patients were excluded due to unknown vital status or if melanoma was not their first invasive primary malignancy.
Participant Demographics
The study included adults diagnosed with melanoma in England and Wales, with a noted higher incidence in women and affluent groups.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Confidence Interval
(90.1, 91.7)
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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