Stage 3 Melanoma means that the tumor has spread beyond the skin into the closest lymph nodes or that the tumor has formed small nodes under the skin around it, those are called “Satellite” or “In transit”, depending on how close or how far they are from your original Melanoma. Familiarize yourself with Stage 3… Continue reading Melanoma Cancer Stage 3
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Melanoma Cancer Stage 2
Stage 2 Melanoma means that the tumor is 2.0 millimeters or more deep, without affecting lymph nodes or other organs. Familiarize yourself with Stage 3 Melanoma treatment options below and then Click Create My Conversation Guide to prepare a list of questions to discuss with your doctor. Always remember, the more you know, the more… Continue reading Melanoma Cancer Stage 2
Melanoma Cancer Stage 1
Stage 1 Melanoma means that the tumor is up to 2.0mm deep, without affecting lymph nodes or other organs. Familiarize yourself with Stage 1 Melanoma treatment options below and then Click Create My Conversation Guide to prepare a list of questions to discuss with your doctor. Always remember, the more you know, the more likely… Continue reading Melanoma Cancer Stage 1
Melanoma Cancer Stage 0
Stage 0 Melanoma means that the tumor is only on the surface of the skin (epidermis), without affecting your deeper tissues, lymph nodes or other organs. Familiarize yourself with Stage 0 Melanoma treatment options below and then click Create My Conversation Guide to prepare a list of questions to discuss with your doctor. Always remember,… Continue reading Melanoma Cancer Stage 0
Melanoma Cancer Video Library
To help you better understand your melanoma cancer diagnosis and different treatment approaches available today, the XpertPatient team has created a gallery of recommended videos. Bookmark this page to refer to at anytime.
Melanoma Cancer Stage 4
Stage 4 Melanoma is a cancer that has spread from the original location in your skin to distant parts of your body. Understanding your Stage 4 Melanoma diagnosis will help you partner with your doctors to make the best treatment choice for you. Tap “Watch Now” for an easy-to-understand overview of Stage 4 Melanoma.
Melanoma Cancer Stage 3
Stage 3 Melanoma is divided into Stage 3A, Stage 3B, Stage 3C and 3D. The sub-stage depends upon how and where the cancer has spread to beyond your skin. Understanding your Stage 3 Melanoma Cancer diagnosis will help you partner with your doctors to make the best treatment choice for you. Tap “Watch Now” and… Continue reading Melanoma Cancer Stage 3
Melanoma Cancer Stage 2
Stage 2 Melanoma is divided into Stage 2A, Stage 2B and Stage 2C. The sub-stage depends upon the cancer’s depth and the amount of breakdown of your skin (ulcers). Understanding your Stage 2 Melanoma diagnosis will help you partner with your doctors to make the best treatment choice for you. Tap “Watch Now” for an… Continue reading Melanoma Cancer Stage 2
Melanoma Cancer Stage 1
Melanoma is a disease in which cancer cells form in melanocytes, the cells that color your skin. Stage 1 Melanoma is divided into Stage 1A and Stage 1B. The Stage depends upon the cancer’s depth and the amount of breakdown of your skin. Understanding your Stage 1 Melanoma diagnosis will help you partner with your… Continue reading Melanoma Cancer Stage 1
Melanoma Cancer Stage 0
Stage 0 Melanoma diagnosis is also called In Situ Melanoma, means that the cancer is only on the top layer of your skin, called the epidermis. Understanding your Stage 0 Melanoma Cancer diagnosis will help you partner with your doctors to make the best treatment choice for you. Tap “Watch Now” for an easy-to-understand overview… Continue reading Melanoma Cancer Stage 0
