Treatments for Melanoma
Posted July 1, 2008 10:40 PM
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The goal of treatment is to eliminate the cancer or, if this is not possible, to limit its further growth and control the symptoms. The treatment and management of melanoma may involve surgery, biological therapy, and radiation therapy. Surgery is the primary treatment for melanoma. Chemotherapy is not as effective in treating advanced melanoma as it is in treating other types of cancers.
Treatment involves the following:
Surgery
Radiation therapy
Medications
Other treatments – biological therapy
Lifestyle changes
Chemotherapy
References:
American Cancer Society website. Available at: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp .
National Cancer Institutewebsite. Available at: http://www.cancer.gov/ .
Last reviewed January 2007 by David L. Horn, MD, FACP
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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