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Melanoma Margins Trial-II: 1cm v 2cm Wide Surgical Excision Margins for AJCC Stage II Primary Cutaneous Melanoma

Comparing 1cm vs 2cm surgical margins for Stage II melanoma.

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18 years and older
All
Phase N/A
**Melanoma Margins Trial-II** is a study for patients with *stage II primary cutaneous melanoma*, a type of skin cancer. This study compares two surgical margin sizes: **1 cm** and **2 cm**. A *margin* is the area of healthy skin removed around the tumor to ensure all cancer cells are excised. Researchers want to see if a smaller margin is just as safe and improves *quality of life* by reducing surgery side effects and complications. Key Points: - Participation requires being an adult with stage II melanoma and a life expectancy of at least 5 years (not counting the melanoma). - Surgery must occur within 120 days of diagnosis, and within 28 days of joining the study. - The study evaluates how these margins affect recurrence risks and economic impacts. Patients cannot join if they have uncertain melanoma diagnosis, certain types of melanoma (like *desmoplastic melanoma*), past melanoma surgeries at the study site, or have had other cancers within the last 5 years (except some skin cancers). Those on certain medications or with specific medical histories, like organ transplants, are also excluded. Pregnant women need special consideration and potential delay in participation.
Study details
    Cutaneous Melanoma
    Stage II

NCT03860883

Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials Limited

13 December 2024

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