Melanoma in the very elderly, management in patients 85years of age and over

Conclusions Older patients have thick, mitotically active and frequently ulcerated melanomas. An excision margin≥10mm should be considered to reduce risk of local recurrence. SNB did not impact on survival. With increasing age, patients will more commonly die of causes other than melanoma regardless of the extent of surgical care.
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research