Trends in Cutaneous Melanoma in Nova Scotia With a Focus on 2007 to 2019
With increasing rates of melanoma in Nova Scotia, there is a need for informed education, directed at the public and physicians, around pigmented skin lesions. This would allow the patient to detect atypical melanocytic lesions at an early stage. Sun safety practices in Nova Scotia should continue to be encouraged.
Authors
- Peter Hull (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3896-9373)
- Ron Dewar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9156-1721)
- Rachel Dorey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8400-6714)
- Gordon Walsh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6763-5404)
Institutions
- Dalhousie University (CA)
- Cancer Care Nova Scotia (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2024-11-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/12034754241301404
- Primary Topic
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Dalhousie University