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Alternate Name(s): Skin cancer - melanoma ... The cancerous skin cells and a portion of the normal surrounding skin usually need to be surgically removed. A procedure called surgical lymph node biopsy may be necessary to see if the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes, which also may ...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000850.htm#Tre...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000850.htm#Treatment
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Your source for facts on melanoma — reliable and understandable. Here, you'll find answers about treatment options, talking to your doctor, and making the most of your life with melanoma. Learn what to do if you're worried about a mole on your skin. ... As you begin to face the challenge of treatment and living with melanoma,
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www.melanoma.com/
www.melanoma.com/
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of melanoma. ... (See the PDQ summary on Intraocular (Eye) Melanoma Treatment for more information.)
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www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/melanoma/Pati...
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/melanoma/Patient
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of melanoma. ... Stages of Melanoma ... Treatment Options for Recurrent Melanoma;
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www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/melanoma/Pati...
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/melanoma/Patient/page2
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Surgical Excision: The first step in treatment is the removal of the melanoma, usually by surgical excision (cutting it out). Most surgical excisions, also called resections, are done in a doctor's office or as an outpatient procedure with local anesthesia.
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www.skincancer.org/melanoma-treatment.html
www.skincancer.org/melanoma-treatment.html
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Melanoma treatment options at Mayo Clinic include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, interferon therapy and experimental therapy. ... Mayo Clinic treats all types of malignant melanoma, including ocular melanoma. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, interferon therapy,
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www.mayoclinic.org/melanoma/
www.mayoclinic.org/melanoma/
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The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) sponsors local educational programs focused on diagnosis and treatment. ... Melanoma Treatment Centers ... Melanoma Stages &Treatment Options...
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Treatment of stage I melanoma consists of surgical removal of the melanoma and removal of a margin of normal skin. The amount of normal skin removed depends on the thickness of the melanoma. When the thickness is less than 1 mm, wide excision with 1 cm (2/5 inch) margins is recommended.
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www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_4X_Treatment...
www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_4X_Treatment_of_Melanoma_Skin_Cancer_by_Stage_50.asp?sitearea=
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Surgical removal (excision) of the affected skin is the most effective treatment for melanoma. Excision involves removing the entire melanoma along with a border (margin) of normal - appearing skin. ... Staging for treatment of melanoma...
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www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/melanoma-guide/skin-...
www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/melanoma-guide/skin-cancer-melanoma-treatment-overview
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