Gender differences in black patients with melanoma: a retrospective cohort analysis of 2464 cases from the National Cancer Database Dear Editor, Multiple studies have established significant differences in melanoma tumor characteristics and survival between males and females. 1,2 However, most studies are in predominantly White populations. Little is known about gender differences in c Staging was based on the American Joint Committee on Cancer staging manual editions 6,7, and 8. Pathologic staging was used when available, and clinical staging was used when it was not available. dThe following histology codes (number of cases) were included in this group: 8720 (1370), 8722 (2), 8723 (2), 8730 (7), 8740 (1), 8741 (0), 8742 (22), 8745 (48), 8761 (8), 8770 (14), 8771 (12), 8772 (42), 8773 (0), 8774 (0), 8780 (2). Of this group, 89.5% were NOS and 11.5% were other. e In comparison to a score of 0. f In comparison to negative findings. g In comparison to not receiving this therapy.
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