Follow-Up of Stage 0 Melanoma
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Type of Follow-up | Description of Follow-up |
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Skin Examination
Physical |
Years 1, 2: every 6-12 months After Year 2: annually Years 1,2: every 6-12 months Years 3,4,5: annually |
All patients with Stage 0 melanoma should have a skin examination at least once a year for the rest of their lives. The frequency of physical examinations after 2 years depends on the perceived level of risk for new primary melanomas and for the recurrence of the previous tumor.
Good news!
When melanoma is found and treated early, the chances for long-term, disease-free survival are excellent. With treatment, patients with melanoma in situ have a 5- and 10-year overall survival rate of 99%-100%. (1)
Keep in mind that the statistics shown for survival are averages; everyone's cancer and survival rate is based on many factors and determined on an individual basis.
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