FAQs

Questions:

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• Here are some questions you may wish to ask of your doctors

Answers:

• Here are some questions you may wish to ask of your doctors
  

  What stage is my melanoma?
  How does that affect my treatment?
  How thick was the melanoma when it was removed?
  Can you explain what this means for me?
  Was a margin of healthy tissue removed around the melanoma?
  What is the chance that my cancer will come back?
  Is there any other treatment you recommend for me after surgery?
  Why do I need this treatment?
  Do I have a choice in the treatment I have?
  Will this treatment reduce the risk of my cancer coming back?
  How long does the treatment take?
  What are the side effects of this treatment?
  Are there any long term side effects of this treatment?
  Are there any experimental treatments I could try?
  Are there any trials running at this hospital (or another hospital) that you would recommend for me?
  Can you tell me about the melanoma vaccine?
  How do I go about getting a second opinion?
  How often will you want to see me after my treatment has finished?
  What will happen at these follow up appointments?
  What should I do if I am worried between appointments?
  Should I have my other moles checked regularly and if so, how and where?

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