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If melanoma is caught in early stages, can it be "cured" meaning it will never come back?
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YES!!!: Yes. Reason to have suspicious moles checked out by a dermatologist ASAP.
Answered 7/29/2015
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A RISK FACTOR: Having had one melanoma, a patient is at greater risk to develop another. However, this is not a guarantee it will happen, just one of many risk factors.
Answered 9/9/2016
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