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If it is caught in it's early stages, then the skin cancer may be removed. If it is removed before it spreads or metastasizes, then your chances of survival are good. Be sure to get screening done regularly, especially if you have had any type of cancer before or aif you have a family history of cancer.
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Can Africans get melanoma?
everyone can get melanoma1 out of 3 people can get melanoma
How long do you live with melanoma spread through hip lungs liver lymohnodesHow long do you live with melanoma spread through body?
My dad was just diagnosed with Melanoma in the lungs and the doc said he doesn't have a crystal ball and everyone is different, but from his experience you can live anywhere from 10 months to 2 years. My dad will undergo Chemo and a clinical trial. If the Cancer does not respond to the treatments then they will stop and he will just live life and enjoy the time he has with us. This is one of the most aggressive Cancers and Chemo does not respond well, but prayers and a positive attitude is a must.
Do all people die from melanoma?
It depends on the type of melanoma. If treated early it can be cured by surgery.
How many people does melanoma kill a year?
The annual mortality rate for melanoma is 7,215 individuals.
What is the clinical staging of malignant melanoma based on?
Malignant melanoma is locally staged based on the depth of penetration through the skin and its appendages.
Can dark skinned people still get melanoma?
Yes, though it is uncommon, dark skinned people still have a small chance at developing melanoma.
Is cancer spread through the body through a process called melanoma?
No , its actually called metastasis.
How do people get melanoma?
Melanoma is usually caused by exposure to sun light. Please use sunscreen every day, no matter the weather.
Is melanoma always caused by sun exposure?
No. Melanoma can occur in people who have always avoided excessive sun exposure, just as lung cancer can occur in people who have never smoked, and never lived with a smoker. But the rate of melanoma is much higher in people who have been "sun worshipers" all their lives.
How many people died of Melanoma in 2000-2008?
24
What can occur if the melanoma is being spread through the lymph system?
If the melanoma is spreading through the lymph system, some of the tumor may grow there, resulting in a nodule part way between the primary site and the original lymph node.
What are Symptoms of melanoma?
Symptoms of melanoma include leg pain, itchy skin, bleeding from the ears and dizziness. Most people with melanoma will also complain of severe headaches from time to time because of the lack of blood circulating.
