Our Leadership
…for AIM at Melanoma, the foundation her mother, Valerie Guild, founded after Charlie Guild—Sam Guild’s sister and Valerie Guild’s daughter—died of…
Our Leadership
…for AIM at Melanoma, the foundation her mother, Valerie Guild, founded after Charlie Guild—Sam Guild’s sister and Valerie Guild’s daughter—died of…
Peer Support
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About Pathology Reports
…& Language on a Pathology Report Type of Melanoma The type of melanoma will be identified: Cutaneous (Acral, Nodular, Superficial…
Treatment by Stage
…treated with surgical removal (“excision”) of the melanoma and a minimal amount (about 0.5 cm) of normal skin (called the…
Targeted Therapy
…in certain melanoma subtypes, particularly acral lentiginous melanoma (melanoma of the palms, soles, and nail beds), mucosal melanomas, as well…
University of California Melanoma and Skin Cancer Consortium | Feb. 22, 2025
2025 Melanoma & Skin Cancer Innovations Symposium: Advancing Research, Treatment, and Patient Care This virtual and in-person symposium is presented…
Stage II
What is Stage II Melanoma? In Stage II melanoma, the cancer cells are in both the first layer of skin—the epidermis—and the second layer of skin—the dermis. The…
From the Clinic to the Living Room
…key questions about the role of tumor genetics in melanoma, including: What is the role of genetics in melanoma? Are…
Survival Rates
What Are the Survival Rates for Melanoma? Melanoma can be treated most effectively in its early stages when it is still…
How Ocular Melanoma is Treated
Who treats ocular melanoma? Different types of doctors and other healthcare professionals often work together as a team to provide…
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