Just in time for summer, the NHMRC has published its Clinical practice guidelines for the management of melanoma in Australia and New Zealand, "developed by an expert team to provide the evidence for optimal care to assist general practitioners, dermatologists, surgeons and others in clinical decision making when managing patients with melanoma."
Figures from 2002 revealed melanoma to be the fourth most common cancer and the ninth most common cancer causing death, in Australia and New Zealand. Melanoma incidences continue to be substantially higher in these countries than reported worldwide. Early detection, referral to specialists and some sun exposure to maintain Vitimin D levels are all recommended. Population based screening is not supported by these guidelines.
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