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What does it mean if you get melanoma again?
After a previous melanoma diagnosis, a new spot can cause a lot of anxiety. However, a second melanoma does not…
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Follow-up after melanoma: what to expect?
After a melanoma, you usually remain under follow-up for a period. How often you are checked depends on factors such…
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Which questions can you ask after a melanoma diagnosis?
After a melanoma diagnosis, you often receive a lot of information at once. About the results, the stage, possible treatments,…
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What scans do doctors use for melanoma?
Not everyone with melanoma receives a scan. Scans are primarily used when doctors need more information about potential spread of…
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What is a re-excision for melanoma?
If examination shows that a removed mole or skin lesion is a melanoma, a second surgery often follows. During this…
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Sentinel lymph node biopsy in melanoma: what does this mean?
Your body contains lymph nodes. These are small glands located in various places throughout the body, such as in your…
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Melanoma metastases: what types are there?
When melanoma cells spread from the original site to another part of the body, this is called metastasis. Where these…
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How is Melanoma treated?
The appropriate treatment depends on the stage of the melanoma and the individual situation. Surgery For melanoma confined to the…
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How to check your skin
By regularly examining your skin, you will become more familiar with which moles and spots are normal for you. This…
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Melanoma Stages Explained
The stage of a melanoma indicates how far the melanoma has developed and whether it has spread. Doctors look at…
