November 16, 2009Open Access

Final Version of 2009 AJCC Melanoma Staging and Classification

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Using an evidence-based approach, revisions to the AJCC melanoma staging system have been made that reflect our improved understanding of this disease. These revisions will be formally incorporated into the seventh edition (2009) of the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual and implemented by early 2010.

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www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69e001781827a1d0b1255d01 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1200/jco.2009.23.4799

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Charles M. Balch

Jeffrey E. Gershenwald

Seng-Jaw Soong

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Journal of Clinical Oncology

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