The <scp>I</scp>talian <scp>E</scp>uromelanoma <scp>D</scp>ay: evaluation of results and implications for future prevention campaigns

Suppa, Mariano; Gf, Altomare; Cannavò, Serafinella Patrizia; Capizzi, Rodolfo; Catricalà, Caterina; Colombo, Enrico; Fargnoli, Maria Concetta; Fossati, Barbara; Frascione, Pasquale; Lisi, Paolo; Santini, Marcello; Scalvenzi, Massimiliano; Peris, Ketty

doi:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2012.05783.x

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“…For instance, in the population screened during the Italian Euromelanoma day 2010, 6.1% had phototype I, 18.6% II whilst a higher prevalence of dark phototypes (44.9% III and 30.4% phototype IV) was reported with respect to our population; moreover, a sunburn was reported to have taken place before 18 years of age in 35.2% [12]. In the previous similar events from 2005 to 2007, different figures were reported, more similar to those found in our study, with only 7.9% phototype IV and 39.9% phototype II [13]. There are also some studies which reported phenotype and/or phototype distribution in specific regions of Italy in patients without melanoma, who could constitute a valid comparison.…”

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Differences in Clinicopathological Features and Distribution of Risk Factors in Italian Melanoma Patients

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Background: No studies are available in the literature on the distribution of different melanoma features and risk factors in the Italian geographical areas. Objective: To identify the differences in clinical-pathological features of melanoma, the distribution of risk factors and sun exposure in various Italian macro-areas. Methods: Multicentric-observational study involving 1,472 melanoma cases (713 north, 345 centre, 414 south) from 26 referral centres belonging to the Italian Multidisciplinary Group for Melanoma. Results: Melanoma patients in northern regions are younger, with thinner melanoma, multiple primaries, lower-intermediate phototype and higher counts of naevi with respect to southern patients; detection of a primary was mostly connected with a physician examination, while relatives were more involved in the south. Northern patients reported a more frequent use of sunbeds and occurrence of sunburns before melanoma despite sunscreen use and a lower sun exposure during the central hours of the day. Conclusions: The understanding of differences in risk factors distribution could represent the basis for tailored prevention programmes.

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Differences in Clinicopathological Features and Distribution of Risk Factors in Italian Melanoma Patients

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“…Previously, the Euromelanoma task force in conjunction with the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) organized a Skin Cancer Screening Day at the European Parliament in Brussels (Belgium) for three consecutive years (2011-2013), whose results are currently under evaluation. 21 The differences in terms of melanoma detection rates (1.6 here, vs. 0.28%) and PPVs (100 here, vs. 21.4%) in the two studies are due to the fact that only one melanoma was suspected and confirmed in the present screening, compared to 15 (three confirmed) in the general one. 30 The Skin Cancer Screening Day at the Italian parliament produced slightly different results than those obtained from the Italian Euromelanoma screening of the general population, 21 in particular in terms of overall suspicion rate of skin cancer (14.5% in this study, 4.6% in the general population screening).…”

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“…As previously found, dermatoscopy can increase the odds of diagnosing a melanoma by at least nine times as compared with a naked eye examination. 21,32 The strengths of this study are that this is the first report of a skin cancer campaign within a national parliament and that an internationally validated questionnaire was used. 30 Conversely, we have found no evidence that Italian MPs are more aware of skin cancers, risk factors for their occurrence, and methods of sun protection compared to the general public, either adults 21 or adolescents.…”

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The first skin cancer screening day at the Italian parliament: a Euromelanoma initiative

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The considerable suspicion rate produced by this screening is justified by the particular demographics of the study population. Italian members of parliament display sun-seeking behaviors similar to those previously described in the general public. Increasing politicians' attention on skin cancer is vital for sufficient resources to be allocated to prevention strategies. Expert medical groups and politicians should cooperate to create a proper, integrated policy on skin cancer.

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“…[20][21][22][23][24] A média de idade foi 48 anos, sendo que 68% tinham 55 ou menos anos. A média de idades nos diferentes estudos é relativamente baixa, variando entre 33 e 60 anos.…”

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“…A utilização de protetor solar, embora possa ser melhorada, é relativamente boa (66% usam o protetor sempre que estão a apanhar banhos de sol, comparando com 32% a 35% em estudos italianos 23,27 ), e o índice de proteção utilizado é igual ao superior a 30 em mais de 80%. Há relatos na …”

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Euromelanoma in Portugal 2010-2016

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RESUMO -Introdução:A incidência dos cancros da pele tem vindo a aumentar nos últimos anos em todo o mundo. O alerta das populações para a prevenção primária, promovendo o conhecimento sobre factores de risco e incentivando melhores comportamentos de proteção solar, bem como a prevenção secundária fomentando o auto-exame de pele e rastreios, são estratégias fundamentais da luta contra o cancro da pele. A Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia e a Associação Portuguesa de Cancro Cutâneo, têm colaborado com o Euromelanoma, uma iniciativa pan-Europeia de informação e rastreio de cancro da pele, desde o ano 2000. Material e Métodos: Este estudo transversal consistiu na avaliação dos dados do formulário do Euromelanoma preenchido aquando do rastreio no dia do Euromelanoma, em Portugal Continental e Ilhas, nas instituições públicas e privadas, de 2010 a 2016. Resultados: Foram incluídos 9862 indivíduos, 63% mulheres e 37% homens, com uma média de idades de 48 anos. O número de lesões clinicamente suspeitas de malignidade, ou de risco de malignidade, foi relativamente baixo mas consistente com outros estudos publicados do Euromelanoma: 3% carcinoma basocelular, 0,4% carcinoma espinocelular, 1% melanoma e 6% de queratoses actínicas. Conclusão: A iniciativa do Euromelanoma suscitou a nível nacional e internacional uma maior sensibilização das populações para a temática do cancro da pele, com amplificação das mensagens pela comunicação social, assumindo-se como um importante tema de saúde pública, reconhecido pelas autoridades políticas e sanitárias. PALAVRAS-CHAVE -

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The Italian Euromelanoma Day: evaluation of results and implications for future prevention campaigns

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Differences in Clinicopathological Features and Distribution of Risk Factors in Italian Melanoma Patients

Differences in Clinicopathological Features and Distribution of Risk Factors in Italian Melanoma Patients

The first skin cancer screening day at the Italian parliament: a Euromelanoma initiative

Euromelanoma in Portugal 2010-2016

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