10 Questions to Ask your Doctor about Melanoma

• How far has my cancer spread? How did you determine that?
• What are my chances for beating this disease?
• Can you remove all of the cancer through surgery alone?
• If I need any treatments besides surgery, what do you recommend, and why?
• What side effects can I expect from my treatments? How should I handle them?
• How long will I need these treatments?
• Will my surgery leave a noticeable scar? Is there a way to minimize scarring?
• Am I at high risk for a return of melanoma? What should I do to prevent a recurrence?
• Am I at high risk for other types of skin cancer?
• What should I do if I see another suspicious mole? How often should I see you for follow-up? Will you need to take photographs?