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FDA Approved Drugs

What Drugs Are Used To Treat Melanoma? On this page, you can learn about the different types of FDA -approved…
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Treatment by Stage

After you receive a diagnosis of melanoma, your doctor will discuss a treatment plan for you based on a number…
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Melanoma FAQs

FAQs About Melanoma What is Melanoma? Melanoma is a type of cancer that develops in pigment cells called melanocytes. These…
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Getting A Second Opinion

Do I Need A Second Opinion? It’s never wrong to seek a second opinion. Once you’ve been given a diagnosis…
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How To Tell Family & Friends

Choose the right environment Schedule a time to talk when there are no other distractions. Choose a quiet place, turn…
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Dealing With The Diagnosis

How To Cope With A Melanoma Diagnosis? To cope: to struggle or deal effectively with something difficult. “Cope” is a…
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Is a Clinical Trial is Right for You

Your doctor may tell you about a trial melanoma that might be suitable for you. Or you might find out…
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Phases of a Clinical Trial

Phase 1: Looking at Safety Once laboratory studies show that a new approach has promise, a Phase 1 trial can…
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Benefits of Participating in a Clinical Trial

While a clinical trial is a good choice for some people, this treatment option has both possible benefits and drawbacks…
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Radiation Therapy

What is Radiation Therapy? Radiation uses high doses of ionizing energy such as photons or protons to damage the DNA…