MelanomaTreatment options
A skin cancer that starts in pigment-making cells. Depth, spread to lymph nodes or elsewhere, and molecular test results guide surgery, immunotherapy, or targeted drugs.
Preview — not yet published
This page is in editorial and medical review. Content below is a scaffold — treat it as a preview, not guidance.
Common treatment routes in plain language. Your care team decides what fits you.
Before you read
This page describes common treatment routes so you can follow conversations with your care team. It is not personalized advice. Treatment choices depend on your specific diagnosis, overall health, and priorities — decisions your care team makes with you.
A reviewed summary of common treatment pathways will appear here once editorial and medical review are complete.
Review, sources, and disclaimer
How this page was reviewed
Pending medical review. This page will list the reviewing clinician and review date before publication.
Sources will be listed here before publication. We prefer guideline-level and patient-trusted references.
This page is educational, not medical advice. Talk with your care team about decisions that apply to you. If something feels urgent, contact your doctor — or, for emergencies, call your local emergency number.