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Disparities in Survival Outcomes Among Patients With Metastatic Melanoma in Texas: Implications for Policy and Interventions in the Era of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors.

Olajumoke Adenike OlatejuOsaro MgbereJames Douglas ThorntonZhen ZengEkere James Essien
Published in: American journal of clinical oncology (2024)
This study showed differences in risks from melanoma survival based on patient demographic and clinical characteristics. Low socioeconomic status increased mortality risk, and first-line immunotherapy use favored survival. Health policies and tailored interventions that will promote equity in patient survival and survivorship are essential for managing metastatic melanoma.
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