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Melanoma Treatment (PDQ®)
Patient Version   Health Professional Version   En español   Last Modified: 10/17/2008



General Information About Melanoma






Stages of Melanoma






Recurrent Melanoma






Treatment Option Overview






Treatment Options by Stage






Treatment Options for Recurrent Melanoma






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Recurrent Melanoma

Recurrent melanoma is cancer that has recurred (come back) after it has been treated. The cancer may come back in the original site or in other parts of the body, such as the lungs or liver.

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