Prognostic factors for melanoma.
The current melanoma staging system, as defined by the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC), is the standard by which melanoma prognosis is determined. This article focuses on the components of the AJCC melanoma staging system regarding patient prognosis. In addition, this article summarizes the other commonly researched clinical and histologic melanoma prognostic factors and reviews the recent advancements in genetic biomarkers associated with prognosis.
Dermatology Clinic, 81st Medical Group, 81 MDOS/SGOMD, 301 Fisher Street, Keesler AFB, MS 39534, USA. wiscooj@gmail.com
Oliver J
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Wisco
Arthur J
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