Melanoma
Alternate Names : Skin Cancer - Melanoma
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Melanoma Prognosis (Expectations)
Treatment success depends on many factors, including the patient's general health and whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes or other organs.
If caught early, melanoma can be cured. The risk of the cancer coming back increases with the depth of the tumor -- deeper tumors have greater likelihood of recurring. If the cancer has spread to lymph nodes, there is a greater chance that the melanoma will come back.
For melanoma that has spread to other tissues and organs, the cure rate is low. Melanoma that has spread may lead to death.
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