title: Malignant melanoma. Why early diagnosis and treatment are crucial.
authors.affiliation: Thompson Cancer Survival Center, Knoxville, TN 37916.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Costanzi
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010478:Chemotherapy, Cancer, Regional Perfusion; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004416:Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011247:Pregnancy; D011379:Prognosis; D012737:Sex Factors; D012880:Skin Pigmentation
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents