MELANOMA IN NEW SOUTH WALES 1970–76: SURGICAL THERAPY AND SURVIVAL

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Abstract
From a survey of melanoma cases in New South Wales, a random sample was selected for histopathological review and follow-up concerning surgical therapy and survival. The principal factors influencing survival were tumor thickness, level of mitotic activity and the age of the patient. The form of treatment in many cases bore little relationship to the severity of the tumor, as determined by its thickness, or to survival. Survival rates probably would be higher and unnecessarily extensive surgery avoided if treatment were chosen with greater regard to established prognostic indicators.