Questions to ask your doctor
Questions about… Diagnosis and first steps
l D o you have a lot of experience diagnosing and treating melanoma? l D o you know what stage of melanoma I have?
— Do I need a biopsy or more tests to learn my stage? l D o you know how thick or serious the melanoma is? — Do you know my Breslow thickness ? l H as the cancer spread to my lymph nodes ? l H ow will you find if the cancer has spread? l W ill my samples be tested for genetic mutations? — When will I know the results? — What is this process like?
Questions about… Follow-up care
Questions about… Preventing future melanoma l W ill I get more melanoma? l H ow will we prevent the melanoma from coming back ( recurrence )? l H ave you checked my body for other concerning areas?
l W hat type of follow-up care do I need? — Do I need regular scans? — Should I continue to see a dermatologist? l W hat do I do if the cancer comes back?
Melanoma Patient and Caregiver Guide | Stages 2–3 18
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