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What Should You Know About the Rare—But Severe—Side Effects of Adjuvant Therapy for Melanoma
Adjuvant therapy for melanoma can help prevent a recurrence of the serious skin cancer—but there's the potential for life-threatening side effects. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
Seek a Second Opinion When You Have Metastatic Melanoma for These Reasons
They include, you’re unsure about your diagnosis, you have a rare or unusual cancer, or you just don’t like your doctor. Read this slideshow to learn more reasons.
Melanoma: Eat These Foods to Help Prevent Recurrence
Much of cancer is out of your control, but eating right can help improve your chances of a healthy survivorship. Try these tips from dietitian Carmen Roberts.
Helping a Friend With Metastatic Melanoma
Here are tips for helping out a friend diagnosed with advanced melanoma. They include focusing on your friend’s unique needs, educating yourself about the disease, and offering practical help.
Is a Cure for Melanoma on the Horizon?
One cancer researcher says "we will be curing a significant majority of melanoma patients by 2030."
Important: Metastatic Melanoma Follow-Up Care
Follow-up care after metastatic melanoma treatment includes skin exams, imaging, screenings for other cancers, management of side effects, and sun protection.
How to Manage Fear with Stage 4 Melanoma
Having stage 4 melanoma is frightening, but you can learn to cope with fear and anxiety. Here's how to tackle your fears so you can move forward.
Care for Your Mental Health with Melanoma
Around 30 percent of people with melanoma say they experience anxiety or depression. Here's how to make mental health a priority.
Stage 4 Melanoma Diagnosis – What Comes Next?
You’ve gotten a stage 4 melanoma diagnosis. You’re scared and uncertain for your future. A team of doctors will explain your options for treatment.
Stage 4 Melanoma - What to Ask Your Doctor
A stage 4 melanoma diagnosis is scary. Make a list of questions to ask your doctor about your options, treatment, and what to expect.