Stage 2A Melanoma affects the skin only and has not spread to lymph nodes or other organs.

It shows itself in one of 2 ways in your body:

1. The tumor is 1.0-2.0 millimeters deep with a breakdown of your skin, called an ulcer, as shown in the left image

or

2. The tumor is 2.0-4.0 millimeters deep without an ulcer, without affecting lymph nodes or any other organs in your body, as shown here on the right of the image.

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

Blood and Imaging tests are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.

Tissue analysis is also typically done to identify the cancer cell type, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you.

If your treatment team has not already performed tests to determine your cancer’s features, please ask your doctor when these tests will be performed.

Re-read this summary as needed and then tap, “Compare My Treatment Options Now“. Our unique Comparison Page will help you understand your FDA-approved treatment options including, who can help you pay for your treatment, where and how each is given and what side-effects you may experience.

Stage 2B Melanoma affects the skin only and has not spread to lymph nodes or other organs.

It shows itself in one of 2 ways in your body:

1. The tumor is 2 to 4 millimeters deep with a breakdown of your skin, called an ulcer as shown on the left

or

2. The tumor is more than 4 millimeters deep without an ulcer, without affecting lymph nodes or other organs in your body, as shown on the right.

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

Blood and Imaging tests are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.

Tissue analysis is also typically done to identify the cancer cell type, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you.

If your treatment team has not already performed tests to determine your cancer’s features, please ask your doctor when these tests will be performed.

Re-read this summary as needed and then tap, “Compare My Treatment Options Now“. Our unique Comparison Page will help you understand your FDA-approved treatment options including, who can help you pay for your treatment, where and how each is given and what side-effects you may experience.

A Stage 2C Melanoma diagnosis is when the cancer is more than 4 millimeters deep with an ulcer, as shown here.  As you can see, the cancer is just above the Subcutaneous tissue layer of your skin, shown here in yellow.

In Stage 2C Melanoma, the cancer has not affected your lymph nodes or any other organs in your body.

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

Blood and Imaging tests are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.

Tissue analysis is also typically done to identify the cancer cell type, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you.

If your treatment team has not already performed tests to determine your cancer’s features, please ask your doctor when these tests will be performed.

Re-read this summary as needed and then tap, “Compare My Treatment Options Now“. Our unique Comparison Page will help you understand your FDA-approved treatment options including, who can help you pay for your treatment, where and how each is given and what side-effects you may experience.