Stage 1 melanoma is treatable with surgery, and when combined with early detection, proper care and regular follow-ups, it offers a favorable outlook. Stage 1 melanoma is treatable with surgery, and ...

Staging is a process of finding out how far a cancer has spread. This includes describing the size of the skin tumor and whether it has spread to any other organs. A staging system is a standard way ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 36-year-old sister recently noticed an unusual mole on her shoulder. She is scheduled for some tests. Her primary care physician believes it might be melanoma. What is melanoma?

The study aimed to improve the understanding of lived experiences and the fear of recurrence among survivors of localized, stage 0 to IIA cutaneous melanoma. A qualitative study found most survivors ...