How long does it take to recover from melanoma?

Answer 1

Modest progress has been made in the treatment of metastatic melanoma over the past decade. With the advent of high dose interleukin-2 (IL-2), it may be possible for a small number of patients to be cured of their disease

Despite this, the average median survival in patients treated for metastatic disease may be as short as nine months

Answer 2

It depends on the severity of the melanoma and how much sun exposure the person gets. Sometimes it can take months or even years to become severe.

Answer 3

3 Years due to their extremely high metabolism and inability to store fat.

Answer 4

This would depend on severity, treatment and the persons other medical conditions or general health.

Answer 5

In rapidly advancing cases, less than six months. Half of cases are terminal within 12 months. Most die within 5 years.

Answer 6

Stage IV malignant melanoma is almost always a fatal disease.