Understanding melanoma - Tests and treatments after surgery to remove a melanoma

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Published: 01 Nov 2022
Next review: 01 Nov 2025
Edition: 1

This booklet has information about tests and further treatment after surgery to remove a melanoma. Please note: this booklet replaces MAC12176_E04_N "Understanding melanoma - Lymph node assessment and treatment".

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Published: 01 Nov 2022
Next review: 01 Nov 2025
Edition: 1

This booklet has information about tests and further treatment after surgery to remove a melanoma. Please note: this booklet replaces MAC12176_E04_N "Understanding melanoma - Lymph node assessment and treatment".

About this booklet

This booklet is about a type of skin cancer called melanoma. It is for anyone who is having tests after surgery to remove a melanoma. It may also be useful to anyone making decisions about further treatment to reduce the risk of melanoma coming back (adjuvant treatment). There is also information for carers, family members and friends. 

 

The booklet explains tests that are used to check the lymph nodes. It gives information about treatment options, including targeted and immunotherapy drugs. It also has information about feelings, practical issues and money.

 

Visit our online information about melanoma.

 

We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information.

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