Cutaneous malignant melanoma incidence and mortality trends in Canada: A comprehensive population-based study

Background The incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) is on the rise in many parts of the world. However, there is limited knowledge on the epidemiology of CMM in Canada. Objective To conduct a comprehensive population-based study of CMM in Canada. Methods We examined patient clinical and pathologic characteristics as well as the incidence and mortality trends of CMM in Canada using 3 independent population-based registries. Results In...