Questions to Ask Your Doctor
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- I have symptoms, and I'm worried that I might have melanoma.
- I have melanoma, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.
- I have melanoma, and I'm sick or having problems.
I have symptoms, and I'm worried that I might have melanoma.
What to Ask Your Doctor
Reviewed by Debra Jaliman, MD on January 26, 2022
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Could this skin lesion be a melanoma?
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Is there a test for melanoma, and how is it performed?
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How long does it take to get results? What information will the results include?
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Are there different kinds of biopsies? What do you recommend for me?
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Are there risks to having a melanoma biopsy performed?
I have melanoma, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.
What to Ask Your Doctor
Reviewed by Debra Jaliman, MD on January 26, 2022
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What stage is my cancer? What does the stage mean for me?
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What are my treatment choices? Do you recommend surgery?
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What are the risks and benefits of each treatment?
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Should I consult a skin cancer specialist?
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How often should I have checkups?
I have melanoma, and I'm sick or having problems.
What to Ask Your Doctor
Reviewed by Debra Jaliman, MD on January 26, 2022
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Could my symptoms be a sign that my melanoma is spreading?
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Could my problems be caused by the melanoma treatment I'm taking?
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Is there anything we can do to lessen the side effects of treatment?
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Should I try a different melanoma treatment?
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If standard of care treatments don't work, is there anything else I can try?
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