You may find it helpful to print out these questions and bring them with you to your next doctor's visit.

• Do you know what stage of melanoma I have? What is the size, in millimeters, of the melanoma (Breslow Depth)? Is the melanoma ulcerated? What is the depth of the melanoma (Clark Level)?
• Was the biopsy surgery able to remove all of the cancer? Do I need additional surgery?
• What are the chances of my cancer coming back?
• Will I need additional tests or procedures to confirm the stage of my melanoma?
• Will I need additional surgery?
• Should I have another type(s) of treatment following surgery?
• What are my treatment options?
• What treatment plan do you recommend? Why?
• What are the goals of this treatment?
• What is my prognosis if I follow this treatment plan?
• What follow-up care is necessary?
• How frequently should I follow up with you for a skin cancer screening?
• What steps can I take to reduce my risk of developing another melanoma?
• What is the risk of my family members developing melanoma?