The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on melanoma diagnosis and management in New South Wales, Australia.
Expanding the publications from the prior issue, we explore key aspects of melanoma diagnosis and management, and modern approaches to radiotherapy.
This study considers the causes and magnitude of melanoma overdiagnosis in Australia, and speculates about a possible benefit of overdiagnosis in Australia.
This review summarises the evolving status of melanoma care, emphasising when to refer patients to medical oncologists as part of the multidisciplinary team.
This article discusses advances in imaging and early diagnosis including the use of artificial intelligence in this process.
This article explores the utility of shave procedures in melanoma management.
These findings will inform the development, dissemination and evaluation of education strategies to improve knowledge of sentinel lymph node biopsy and lead to better patient outcomes.
A woman aged 70 years presented with a longstanding pigmented lesion on her right ear.
Skin cancer medicine is a core component of Australian general practice and is consistently in the top 10 conditions managed.
Skin cancer medicine is a core component of Australian general practice. The Focus articles featured in this issue discuss the management of pigmented skin lesions in general practice.
Clinician/pathologist communication is important for accurate diagnosis of melanocytic skin tumours.
Early identification of all skin cancers enables improved patient outcomes and results in a wider range of treatment options being available locally in general practice.
Skin cancer follow-up is most effective when general practitioners establish follow-up strategies suited to the rural populations and supported by evidence-based guidelines for skins cancers.