F rom 1992 to 2004, melanoma incidence for all categories of tumor thickness increased 3.1% annually, and there was a 3.8% annual increase in the thickest cancers (Breslow depth, 4 mm), which have the least favorable prognosis. Since most melanomas are discovered by the patient or a partner, skin selfexamination (SSE) with the assistance of a partner has the potential to improve long-term survi...
