Melanomas in Colombia; a different reality

Autor: de Vries Esther

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In contrast to other parts of the world, melanomas are not among the most frequently diagnosed cancers in Colombia or South America, which is probably the reason why they are not studied as intensely in this continent as in other parts of the world. However, the few studies that have investigated time trends in cancer incidence and/or mortality in the region have observed steady increases in trends over the past decades.

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Vol. 17 Núm.3. Julio-Septiembre 2013 Pags. 91-92 Rev Col Cancerol 2013; 17(3)