Regan M W, Reid C D, Griffiths R W, Briggs J C
Br J Plast Surg. 1985 Jan;38(1):11-4. doi: 10.1016/0007-1226(85)90080-3.
A retrospective questionnaire study, by post, revealed that 69% of patients, still living following first tumour recurrence, had detected the recurrence themselves prior to routine clinic appointments. Nearly 90% developed their first recurrence in the first 5 years following primary surgical treatment. Not only could the length of routine clinic follow-up after primary melanoma treatment be shortened, but with further education of the patient and involvement of the general practitioner it seems likely that patients can be trusted to detect their own recurrences and seek appropriate advice.
一项通过邮寄方式进行的回顾性问卷调查研究显示，在首次肿瘤复发后仍存活的患者中，69%在常规门诊预约之前就自行发现了复发情况。近90%的患者在初次手术治疗后的前5年内出现了首次复发。不仅原发性黑色素瘤治疗后的常规门诊随访时间可以缩短，而且通过对患者的进一步教育以及全科医生的参与，似乎可以相信患者能够自行发现复发并寻求适当的建议。
