Index

Melanoma Basics
     About Your Skin
     Moles and Other Lesions
     How Melanoma Develops
     Types of Melanoma
     Melanoma Statistics

Risk Factors
     Moles
     Race
     UV Overexposure
     Personal/Family History
     Suppressed Immune System
     Age
     Summary of Risk Factors

Prevention
     About Ultraviolet Radiation
     Sun Safety Guidelines
     Skin Cancer Screenings

Early Detection
     Skin Self-Examination
     When to Contact Your Doctor
     Regular Skin Examinations

Making a Diagnosis
     The Doctor's Examination
     Skin Biopsy
Staging Melanoma
     TNM Staging System
     Stages 0-IV
     Lymph Node Evaluation

Treatment
     Treatment by Stage
     Types of Treatment
     Managing Side Effects

Life After Treatment
     Follow-Up Management
     If Melanoma Recurs
     Support for Patients & Caregivers


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