De Novo vs Nevus-Associated Melanomas: Differences in Associations With Prognostic Indicators and Survival

Conclusions: These data suggest that de novo melanomas are more aggressive than nevus-associated melanomas. This classification scheme may also provide a useful framework for investigations into sex differences in melanoma outcomes.

Source: JNCI - May 26, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Cymerman, R. M., Shao, Y., Wang, K., Zhang, Y., Murzaku, E. C., Penn, L. A., Osman, I., Polsky, D. Tags: Article Source Type: research