The Gallup analysis finds the largest concentrations in the West â and not just in the expected places like San Francisco and Portland, Ore. Among the nationâs 50 largest metropolitan areas, Denver and Salt Lake City are also in the top 10.
The most significant cost increase occurred in treatment for people with melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. The study found that the cost of treatment jumped 106 percent, rising from $2,320 annually to $4,789 annually.
1 Malignant melanoma skin cancer survival is highest for people diagnosed aged under 40 years old. 2  More than 9 in 10 people diagnosed aged 15-39 survive their disease for five years or more, compared with less than 8 in 10 people diagnosed aged 80 and over. Nearly all (97%) people diagnosed with malignant melanoma skin cancer in England and Wales survive their disease for one year or more (2010-11). 2  Malignant melanoma skin cancer survival is higher in women than men. 3  Malignant melanoma skin cancer survival is highest for people diagnosed aged under 40 years old.