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OverviewSee All
 Anatomy of the Skin in Overview
The skin is the body's largest organ. It serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection. ...more
 Melanoma: Introduction in Overview
Details about melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer....more
 Melanoma: Symptoms in Overview
The first symptom of melanoma is often a change in a mole, or the appearance of a new mole. Read on to learn what exactly you should look for. ...more
 Eye Cancer: Intraocular Melanoma in Overview
Melanoma is a serious kind of skin cancer. This cancer involves cells called melanocytes. You also have melanocytes in your eyes. When these cells become cancerous, the condition is called intraocular melanoma. Learn about causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. ...more
 Skin Self-Exam in Overview
Skin cancer can be treated with more success if it's found early. Read on for detailed information on doing your own skin self-exam. ...more
 Anatomy of the Skin in Overview
The skin is the body's largest organ. It serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection. ...more
 Melanoma: Introduction in Overview
Details about melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer....more
 Melanoma: Symptoms in Overview
The first symptom of melanoma is often a change in a mole, or the appearance of a new mole. Read on to learn what exactly you should look for. ...more
 Eye Cancer: Intraocular Melanoma in Overview
Melanoma is a serious kind of skin cancer. This cancer involves cells called melanocytes. You also have melanocytes in your eyes. When these cells become cancerous, the condition is called intraocular melanoma. Learn about causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. ...more
 Skin Self-Exam in Overview
Skin cancer can be treated with more success if it's found early. Read on for detailed information on doing your own skin self-exam. ...more
Understanding Your DiagnosisSee All
 Melanoma: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Once you're diagnosed with melanoma, you will need more tests. They can help show if the cancer has grown into nearby areas or spread to other parts of the body. ...more
 Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Diagnosing skin cancer starts with checking out a bump, spot, or other mark on your skin. ...more
 Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more
 Melanoma: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Being told you have melanoma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more
 Melanoma: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have melanoma, you will likely need certain exams and tests to be sure. ...more
 Melanoma: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Healthcare providers use different systems to measure the thickness of a melanoma and to stage the disease. These systems summarize the extent of your cancer. ...more
 Melanoma: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Once you're diagnosed with melanoma, you will need more tests. They can help show if the cancer has grown into nearby areas or spread to other parts of the body. ...more
 Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Diagnosing skin cancer starts with checking out a bump, spot, or other mark on your skin. ...more
 Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more
 Melanoma: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Being told you have melanoma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more
 Melanoma: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have melanoma, you will likely need certain exams and tests to be sure. ...more
 Melanoma: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Healthcare providers use different systems to measure the thickness of a melanoma and to stage the disease. These systems summarize the extent of your cancer. ...more
Deciding on TreatmentSee All
 Melanoma: Treatment Introduction in Deciding on Treatment
Melanoma can be treated in many ways. Which treatment may work best for you depends on a number of things. ...more
 Melanoma: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment
Make a list of questions and bring them to your appointments. These can cover how to decide on treatment, how to get ready for treatment, and how to cope during treatment. ...more
ChemotherapyRadiationSurgeryOther Treatments
 Melanoma: Treatment Introduction in Deciding on Treatment
Melanoma can be treated in many ways. Which treatment may work best for you depends on a number of things. ...more
 Melanoma: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment
Make a list of questions and bring them to your appointments. These can cover how to decide on treatment, how to get ready for treatment, and how to cope during treatment. ...more
Managing Side EffectsSee All
 General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
 Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Chemotherapy Side EffectsOther Treatment Side Effects
 General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
 Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Prevention and ScreeningSee All
 Melanoma: Risk Factors in Prevention and Screening
Knowing the risk factors for melanoma can help you make choices that might lower your risk. For example, sun exposure is a risk factor, and you can protect yourself from the sun. ...more
 Skin Cancer: Prevention in Prevention and Screening
Detailed information on skin cancer prevention, including protecting children from the sun. ...more
 Skin Self-Exam in Prevention and Screening
Skin cancer can be treated with more success if it's found early. Read on for detailed information on doing your own skin self-exam. ...more
 Sunscreens: Protect Your Skin in Prevention and Screening
This sheet discusses the effects of ultraviolet light and the increased risk of skin cancer, including the use of sunscreen as one skin cancer prevention method. ...more
 Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation and Your Health in Prevention and Screening
A detailed look at ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, the UV index, and the types of UV rays, and how they affect your health. ...more
 Melanoma: Risk Factors in Prevention and Screening
Knowing the risk factors for melanoma can help you make choices that might lower your risk. For example, sun exposure is a risk factor, and you can protect yourself from the sun. ...more
 Skin Cancer: Prevention in Prevention and Screening
Detailed information on skin cancer prevention, including protecting children from the sun. ...more
 Skin Self-Exam in Prevention and Screening
Skin cancer can be treated with more success if it's found early. Read on for detailed information on doing your own skin self-exam. ...more
 Sunscreens: Protect Your Skin in Prevention and Screening
This sheet discusses the effects of ultraviolet light and the increased risk of skin cancer, including the use of sunscreen as one skin cancer prevention method. ...more
 Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation and Your Health in Prevention and Screening
A detailed look at ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, the UV index, and the types of UV rays, and how they affect your health. ...more
Cancer FAQsSee All
 Melanoma: Overview in Cancer FAQs
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about melanoma. ...more
 Melanoma: Overview in Cancer FAQs
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about melanoma. ...more