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How high is survival rate for malignant melanoma?
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Varies: It depends on depth of melanoma at time of excision and whether any lymph nodes are involved. Early melanomas less than .75 millimeters have close to a 100 per cent survival. Dpeer melanomas greater than 1 mom, then greater 2 mm, and 3 mm. Have lower per cent age of 5 year cure rate. There are 2 new drugs for advanced melanomas. Early treatment is essential.
Answered 9/5/2018
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Melanoma: Survival in melanoma is stage dependent , early stages are completely curable with later stages cure rates declining.
Answered 12/25/2014
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