Melanoma: Symptoms & Diagnosis
Melanoma
Symptoms & Diagnosis
If you notice something suspicious on your skin, like a lump or a mole that looks a little off, it's a good idea to talk to your doctor about it and see if a biopsy is needed.
A biopsy is extremely important for staging and navigating treatment options when it comes to melanoma.
Symptoms & Diagnosis: The Biopsy
A biopsy is extremely important for staging and navigating treatment options when it comes to melanoma.
Symptoms & Diagnosis: Diagnosing Melanoma
What is the BRAF mutation?
"A BRAF mutation is a genetic abnormality that happens within 50 percent of melanomas that spread to other parts of the body,” explains Dr. Anna Pavlick, Professor of Medicine and Dermatology at NYU's Perlmutter Cancer Center. “It is this genetic abnormality that actually drives the melanoma to want to spread.” Getting tested to see if you have the BRAF mutation is important in deciding how to tai... Read More