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Melanoma in Iran: a Retrospective 10-Year Study
Samira Ferdosi1, Mojtaba Saffari, Sharareh Eskandarieh
1Group of Genetics, Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran E-mail : rshirkoohi@tums.ac.ir, ghannadan@sina.tums.ac.ir.
Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention : APJCP
|July 1, 2016
Summary
Melanoma incidence varied by age and was more common in men, particularly affecting lower limbs. Housewives and farmers showed higher melanoma rates in this 10-year study.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Melanoma is a deadly skin cancer originating in melanocytes.
- It is characterized by rapid metastasis and high mortality rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze melanoma incidence and demographic patterns.
- To identify risk factors and affected populations.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 322 patient files (2003-2012).
- Data analysis using SPSS, including Student's t-test.
- Variables analyzed: age, gender, occupation, tumor stage, and location.
Main Results:
- Melanoma incidence showed age-related variations.
- Higher incidence observed in males compared to females.
- Lower limbs were the most common tumor location.
- Housewives and farmers represented a higher proportion of affected individuals.
Conclusions:
- Descriptive data provide insights into melanoma epidemiology.
- Findings can inform targeted screening and intervention strategies.
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