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ArticleCureus2024

Uncovering Barriers to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma: A Case Report.

Samone Alexander, Marina M Georgies, Yoelbis Alcolea Tamayo, Maria Abeysekera

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Samone AlexanderCollege of Medicine, California Northstate University College of Medicine, Elk Grove, USA.
Marina M GeorgiesCollege of Medicine, California Northstate University College of Medicine, Elk Grove, USA.
Yoelbis Alcolea TamayoDepartment of Family Medicine, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Fresno, USA.
Maria AbeysekeraDepartment of Family Medicine, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Fresno, USA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Melanoma is a malignant disorder of the skin that originates from melanocytes. It is the most aggressive of the skin malignancies. This case study presents a unique case of a 52-year-old male gardener with melanoma on the plantar side of his foot, which progressed to a large ulcer. Delayed care, attributed to insurance mistakes and language barriers, allowed for advancing the patient's condition, highlighting the detrimental impact of healthcare barriers on patient outcomes. The case emphasizes the urgent need for simplified and efficient healthcare processes and access to timely intervention. Addressing systemic disparities and implementing culturally competent care practices are necessary to provide equitable access to healthcare, reduce disease progression, and improve patient outcomes.

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foot ulcersinsurance barrierslanguage barriersmetastatic melanomasocioeconomic barriers

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PMID39811233
PMCPMC11730496

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