You’ve Been Diagnosed, Now What’s Your Stage?
Melanoma
You’ve Been Diagnosed, Now What’s Your Stage?
The way that melanoma is staged is based on how deep the cancer has infiltrated the skin. Stage one melanoma can be easily cured with removal by a dermatologist. Stage two is greater than 1mm in depth. A Stage three melanoma has leaked into the lymph nodes. And Stage four disease means that the melanoma has gone into the vital organs.
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The way that melanoma is staged is based on how deep the cancer has infiltrated the skin. Stage one melanoma can be easily cured with removal by a dermatologist. Stage two is greater than 1mm in depth. A Stage three melanoma has leaked into the lymph nodes. And Stage four disease means that the melanoma has gone into the vital organs.
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.
Treatment: Early-Stage Melanoma Treatment
If your melanoma has progressed to a stage two or three, the cancer will likely need to be removed surgically in the hospital.
Treatment: Treatment for Different Melanoma Stages
If your melanoma has progressed to a stage two or three, the cancer will likely need to be removed surgically in the hospital.