This systematic review and meta-analysis examined how pandemic-related healthcare disruptions led to delays in melanoma diagnoses, resulting in a shift toward more advanced and severe cases.
Key findings:
âś… A higher prevalence of poor prognostic factors (thickness, ulceration, mitosis).
âś… A significant increase in advanced-stage melanoma (Stage III & IV).
âś… Highlights the urgent need for updated pandemic preparedness plans to safeguard oncological care.
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