The management of primary cutaneous melanoma in Victoria in 1996 and 2000

Abstract

Objective: To describe tumour characteristics and clinical management of melanomas newly diagnosed in 1996 and in 2000 - before and after publication of the clinical practice Guidelines for the management of cutaneous melanoma by the Australian Cancer Network (1997), and their endorsement by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and republication (1999). Design and setting: Survey of clinicians involved in the management of patients with melanoma sampled from the Victorian Cancer Registry. The Registry is notified of all cases of cancer diagnosed by pathology laboratories and hospitals in both the public and private health sectors in the state of Victoria. Patients: People..