Question 1

are vulval cancer and anal cancer types of skin cancer, like melanoma or squamous cell cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They are epithelial (skin) cancers.

Question 2

my melanoma in situ was just surgically removed to test margins. what are the chances that it could be upstaged?

Accepted Answer

: Unfortunately, there is really no way to know if the melanoma stage will change-that is why it is removed surgically to test the margins, size and depth. I know it is really difficult waiting for results but hopefully your doctor will see you very soon and let you know what the treatment plan is going to be, if you need more treatment besides removal. I truly wish you all the best!!

Question 3

melanoma in situ early proliferation extends to lateral margin .melanocytic nevis extends focally to base . what does this diagnosis mean?

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You are in trouble: The presence of any benign nevi cells left to the chance  for growth usually over a prolonged period of time will continue to transform and occasionally metastasize without regrowth  of the primary lesion.  If you leave it alone, it will  grow on you.

Question 4

who is at risk for melanoma?

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White people in sun: Sun damage can lead to melanoma and people with fair skin sustain more injury from the sun more rapidly than their darker skinned counterparts.  Sun protection from a young age is very important.  You can read more at www.Melanomafoundation.Org.

Question 5

how do you diagnose melanoma?

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Biopsy: Any suspicious looking skin lesion, esp if it grows fast or changes in color or starts bleeing, needs to be biopsied. It will reveal melanoma if present.

Question 6

how does a person get melanoma?

Accepted Answer

Sun and gene: Uv light (heavy-exposures) and genetics (family history of melanoma, oncogene-carriers) are the two biggest reasons.
But there are many unknown factors waiting to be discovered.

Question 7

do i have melanoma, please help?

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor: Tell us what you ahve..Is it a mole or something else that concerns you.

Question 8

can you get melanoma on your balls?

Accepted Answer

Yep it rare: Melanoma can occur on any skin surface.  Increased risk in sun exposed areas.

Question 9

how fast is the growth of melanoma?

Accepted Answer

Extremely variable: Most melanoma is detected early - these tumors typically are cured with relatively minor surgery alone.  However, a smaller numbers of melanomas can have extremely rapid growth.

Question 10

what are some of the tests for melanoma?

Accepted Answer

The tests for Melanoma include::   CT of abdomen, Xray of chest, Dermatoscopy, MRI of head, Lactate dehydrogenase, Lymph node biopsy, Positron emission tomography, Skin biopsy.

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My melanoma in situ was just surgically removed to test margins. what are the chances that it could be upstaged?

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Melanoma in situ early proliferation extends to lateral margin .melanocytic nevis extends focally to base . what does this diagnosis mean?

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Who is at risk for melanoma?

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How do you diagnose melanoma?

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How does a person get melanoma?

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Do i have melanoma, please help?

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Can you get melanoma on your balls?

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What are some of the tests for melanoma?

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