Melanoma

A disease of the melanocytes found in the skin. Melanoma is a rare diagnosed condition. The risk of melanoma may increase with increased exposure to UV light. Melanoma may be hereditary. Melanoma may occur in areas that do not receive much sun light, such as the bottom of a foot. It may also occur in places other than skin, such as the eye. The stage of melanoma can vary at diagnosis and throughout treatment. Stages of melanoma include Stage I, II, III, and IV. The effectiveness of the treatment may depend upon the stage at diagnosis.

NOTE: Treatment Options listed below are not all-inclusive. Other treatments may be available. ChemoExperts provides drug information and does not recommend any one treatment over another. Only your Doctor can choose which therapy is appropriate for you.