- 40.7% of patients with melanoma recurrence reported at least one key symptom through the ATLAS mnemonic.
- CT scans (35.7%) and physician examination (10.7%) were used to detect cases of recurrence.
- Recurrence was significantly associated with higher lactate dehydrogenase levels and smoking history.
- ATLAS mnemonic encapsulated the five symptoms strongly associated with recurrence.
- The study recommended potential integration of the ATLAS model into current surveillance protocols to improve recurrence detection.
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