Melanoma Skin Cancer Medical Reference

Find out how to get the emotional backing you need after a melanoma diagnosis -- from friends, family, support groups, and more.

If you have melanoma, your doctor will say that it’s in one of five stages. Stage 0 has developed the least, and stage IV has spread the most.

Treatment options for this type of skin cancer depend on your general health, where it is, and how far it’s spread, among other things. Here’s a look at what doctors typically recommend.

Have you noticed changes in a brown spot on your skin? Learn what’s normal and what to watch for.

This type of skin cancer is one of the most dangerous because it’s easily missed. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatments of nodular melanoma.

You're probably smart about protecting yourself from the sun. But skin cancer can show up on your body in places where the sun doesn't shine.

This outpatient treatment uses special light to cure some kinds of skin cancer. Still, it can’t help everyone.

Your guide to surgical treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer.

Find out how radiation therapy can treat non-melanoma skin cancer.

Find out what happens during a skin csncer screening test and how you can prepare for it.

This skin tumor may look like a pimple or boil at first, but it can quickly grow into a distinctive shape.

If you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer, your doctor might recommend a type of procedure called Mohs surgery. Learn what to expect before, during, and after Mohs surgery.

Immunotherapy offers new hope for people with metastatic melanoma. But like any treatment, it can cause side effects. Learn what they are and how to treat them.

Get answers to common questions about immunotherapy for metastatic melanoma. What’s it like? Will there be side effects? Where do you go for treatment?

Immunotherapy can be a good choice to treat metastatic melanoma. But it isn’t for everyone. Explore the pros and cons.

WebMD provides a detailed list of stage-specific treatments for malignant melanoma, from medications and clinical trials to surgeries.

There are many different treatments for melanoma, including medications. WebMD tells you how each drug is used and what the potential side effects are for each one.

There are a number of options to treat your nonmelanoma skin cancer. WebMD explains various types and their side effects.

Skin cancer is common, but there are ways to lower your odds of getting it. WebMD explains the causes of skin cancer and steps you can take to prevent it.

Scientists are developing safer ways to diagnose melanoma and better ways to treat it.

Ocular melanoma is cancer that starts in the tissues, skin, or area around the eye. Sometime you can't see its symptoms in the mirror. Learn the signs.

If you have metastatic melanoma, you’ll want to know how your doctor will decide what type of treatment you need. WebMD discusses the options, including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and “targeted” medicines.

WebMD tells you which tests your doctor might perform to find out if your melanoma has metastasized, or spread.

If you have metastatic melanoma, you may want to talk with your doctor about whether you would be a good candidate for a clinical trial that tests new treatments. WebMD explains what’s involved, the pros and cons, and how to find a study that’s right for you.

When you go through treatment for metastatic melanoma skin cancer, you’ll want to take care of yourself so you can feel as well as possible. WebMD shares 9 ideas, from sleep and diet to managing your energy.