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Dakota Hitchcock1, Angela Loczi-Storm, Arya Patel
1Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Dermatology Online Journal
|September 24, 2025
Summary
Greater distance to healthcare providers is linked to advanced melanoma staging at diagnosis. Rurality itself had minimal impact, highlighting access barriers for early skin cancer detection.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Public Health
Background:
- Melanoma is a significant cause of cancer cases and deaths.
- Early detection is critical for melanoma survival rates.
- Geographic factors like rurality and distance to care may impact diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Distance to healthcare providers is a significant factor associated with advanced melanoma detection.
- Addressing healthcare access barriers is crucial for improving melanoma outcomes, particularly for those farther from medical facilities.
- Targeted interventions may be needed to mitigate the impact of distance on early skin cancer diagnosis.
