Authors : N. Esmaili , M.A. Mohagegi , Z. Safayi Naraghi , S.Z. Emami Razavi , M. Chavoshi and S.H. Emami Razavi
Abstract: Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma (CMM) is the most malignant type of skin cancers. The incidence and mortality rates of CMM are rising in almost all countries. This study was performed to investigate the 5-year survival rate of CMM in Iran and comparing these rates among sexes, different age groups, anatomical sites and clinical types of CMM. Patients diagnosed with CMM registered in Cancer Registry Center Tehran, Iran from 1998-2001 were included. The survival rate was assessed in those to whom phone call access was successful (78 patients). They were interviewed and a special questionnaire was filled. Other epidemiologic information was obtained from patient`s profiles in this center. The overall 5-yaer survival rate was 28.6% (p<0.05). The differences between sexes, different age groups and anatomical sites were not significant. The survival rate of CMM obtained in this study, is far lower than most countries. These results necessitates for health care system to plan an effective and comprehensive primary and secondary preventive programs based on education and increasing awareness of people and physicians. Although, more population based studies should be done to investigate more precise database.
N. Esmaili , M.A. Mohagegi , Z. Safayi Naraghi , S.Z. Emami Razavi , M. Chavoshi and S.H. Emami Razavi , 2008. Five-Year Survival Rate of Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma in Iran. Research Journal of Biological Sciences, 3: 1261-1264.