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10 Questions to Ask your Doctor about Melanoma

  • How far has my melanoma spread? How did you determine that?
  • What are my chances for beating this cancer?
  • 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?

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Reviewed by Norman Levine, MD on August 13, 2009
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