Once you're diagnosed with melanoma, you will need more tests. They can help show if the cancer has grown into nearby areas or spread to other parts of the body.
Diagnosing skin cancer starts with checking out a bump, spot, or other mark on your skin.
A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done.
Being told you have melanoma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have melanoma, you will likely need certain exams and tests to be sure.
Healthcare providers use different systems to measure the thickness of a melanoma and to stage the disease. These systems summarize the extent of your cancer.