ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT DYNAMICS OF MELANOMA INCIDENCE IN THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS

As a result of a retrospective analysis of official statistical data from the N. N. Alexandrov National Cancer Centre of Oncology and Medical Radiology, it was established that in the Republic of Belarus during 2014–2023 overall oncological morbidity increased by 22%, while the number of new melanoma cases rose by 56.4%. The crude incidence rate grew by 61.5%, with an increase of 30.8% among men and 15% among women. The five‑year adjusted survival rate improved by 7.9%, whereas melanoma mortality increased by 23%, and the mortality rate per 100,000 population rose by 28%. The number of patients under medical follow‑up expanded by 57.7%, reflecting the growing patient cohort and emphasizing the need for enhanced preventive and therapeutic measures.