Stage 0 Melanoma (in situ)
What is Stage 0 (in situ) Melanoma? In Stage 0 melanoma, the malignant tumor is still confined to the upper layer of the skin—the epidermis—which means the cancer cells…
Stage 0 Melanoma (in situ)
What is Stage 0 (in situ) Melanoma? In Stage 0 melanoma, the malignant tumor is still confined to the upper layer of the skin—the epidermis—which means the cancer cells…
How Melanoma Is Staged
How is Melanoma Staged? Melanoma is staged using a system called TNM, created by the American Joint Committee on Cancer…
Understanding Your Pathology Report
What Does A Pathology Report Tell You? Skin samples taken by a biopsy or surgical excision are typically sent to a pathology laboratory for microscopic examination and…
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
What Is A Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy? Once you have been diagnosed with melanoma, the next step is to assess…
Other Skin Cancers
What Are The Other Types of Skin Cancers? Skin has two distinct layers: the epidermis , which is on the…
Melanoma Risk Factors
What Are Risk Factors For Melanoma? A risk factor is anything that increases your chance of developing a disease, including melanoma. Risk factors…
Protecting Your Skin
How Can I Protect My Skin? The best way to reduce your risk of melanoma is to protect your skin from…
Outdoor Tanning
What Are the Dangers of Outdoor Tanning? Tanning is DNA damage. While you may like the look of tanned skin, it’s important to…
Indoor Tanning
What Are the Dangers of Indoor Tanning? Studies have shown that the use of indoor tanning devices is associated with…
Personal and Family History
Does Melanoma Run In The Family? It can. Personal History People who have already had melanoma have an increased risk…
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