Impact of Aging on Host Immune Response and Survival in Melanoma: An Analysis of 3 Patient Cohorts
This 2016 study assessed the effects of aging on immune response and melanoma-specific survival (MSS) using data from three large cohorts: SEER (n=304,476), IMCG (n=1,241), and TCGA (n=292). Results showed that older patients were more likely to present with thicker, ulcerated tumors and advanced-stage disease, leading to poorer MSS. However,
June 26, 2025
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