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My mom is getting a ct scan for a mass, which might be a tumor, and she has melanoma; what are her choices?
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First evaluate mass: The mass may be normal and benign or malignant and a metastasis. Complete her evaluation and diagnostic studies tomhelpmdetermine the right course of action once more information is obtained.
Answered 9/29/2020
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More info please: Where is the mass? How long ago and what location was her mealnoma? Symptoms?
Answered 7/25/2012
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