Melanoma
Alternate Names : Skin Cancer - Melanoma
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Melanoma Diagnosis & Tests
If you notice any suspicious skin markings, see your health care provider as soon as possible.
The American Cancer Society recommends professional skin examinations every year for people older than 40 and every 3 years for people aged 20-40. Monthly self-examination is also recommended.
Your health care provider may suspect melanoma based on the appearance of the growth, sore, or lump. A biopsy may be used to confirm the diagnosis. The biopsy may involve removal of a small area of a growth or the entire growth itself.
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