title: Early detection and treatment of melanoma: update 2000.
abstract: Risk factors for the development of melanoma, early detection, biopsy technique, and treatment recommendations are discussed. Survival depends upon the stage at the time of diagnosis; thus, early detection of thin melanoma limited to the skin's surface enhances survival.
authors.affiliation: Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL, USA.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*