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Is melanoma fatal if it spread to lungs and groin?
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Melanoma: Melanoma with secondaries has a poor prognosis.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Poor prognosis: But there is always hope.
Answered 4/5/2014
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Metastatic melanoma: Typically has a poor prognosis. However, there are drug and treatment trials available to patients with metastatic melanoma. Ensure that you or your loved one is being seen by a medical team that specializes in treatment of metastatic melanoma.
Answered 9/9/2013
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