What is the follow-up treatment for skin cancer?
ANSWER
Most skin cancer is cured surgically in the dermatologist's office. Of skin cancers that do come back, most do so within 3 years. So follow up with your dermatologist, as recommended. If you think you may have a problem, call them right away.
If you have advanced malignant melanoma, your oncologist may want to see you every few months. These visits may include:
Over time, you'll need to make these appointments less off. Eventually, you may only need them once a year.
- Total body skin exams
- Regional lymph node checks
- Periodic chest X-rays
- Body scans
From: Understanding Lung Cancer -- Diagnosis and Treatment WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian on February 05, 2019
SOURCES:
National Cancer Institute.
National Institutes of Health.
WebMD Medical Reference from the American College of Physicians: “Section 12 VIII Lung Cancer.”
News release, FDA.
American Cancer Society.
American Lung Association.
SOURCES:
National Cancer Institute.
National Institutes of Health.
WebMD Medical Reference from the American College of Physicians: “Section 12 VIII Lung Cancer.”
News release, FDA.
American Cancer Society.
American Lung Association.
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