Can melanoma be cured if it recurs?

Written by Sun Ming Yue

Medical Oncology

Updated on September 10, 2024

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In cases of recurrence, surgical treatment is still necessary, and it is best to choose a dermatology hospital with a good reputation for consultation. Follow the doctor's advice for treatment. Patients should pay more attention in their daily lives, avoid exposure to strong sunlight, and must quit smoking and drinking, as these can aggravate the condition. It is essential to eat more light meals and fruits, which are beneficial to the body.

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Melanoma cancer symptoms

Once melanoma begins to transform cancerously, the tumor will gradually grow larger, and the melanocytic nevi on the skin will also exhibit unusual phenomena. If various colors or a deepening of color appears in the melanin on a patient's body, it might indicate the onset of malignant changes. If a patient develops melanoma, it is advisable for them to seek medical attention promptly for surgical treatment, as this can help prevent the progression to cancer.

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Melanoma deterioration symptoms

Patients with early-stage melanoma generally experience symptoms such as moles rapidly growing larger, changing in shape and color. Slightly more severe cases may exhibit signs like itching and bleeding. If the melanoma progresses, it might lead to non-healing ulcerations, repeated occurrences of satellite lesions, regional lymph node metastasis, and migratory metastasis. In advanced stages, patients may experience bone metastasis pain. Lung cancer metastasis might manifest as coughing and coughing up blood, and symptoms can vary depending on the site of metastasis.

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Written by Zhu Rui

Oncology

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Is melanoma easy to get?

Melanoma is not easy to contract, with relatively low incidence and mortality rates. Melanoma is a tumor derived from the malignant transformation of melanocytes, highly malignant, often occurring in the skin but also in mucous membranes, the choroid of the eye, the pia mater, and other various parts and tissues. In the Chinese population, it commonly appears on the extremities of the skin, such as the sole of the foot, toes, fingertips, and under the nails. According to global cancer statistics from last year, melanoma accounts for 1.6% of all new cancer cases. In China, the incidence and mortality rates of cutaneous melanoma are relatively low, with about one case per 300,000 people. In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the incidence of melanoma, which needs to be monitored carefully.

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Written by Huang Ling Juan

Dermatology

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Is melanoma flat or raised?

Melanoma is generally raised and does not have a fixed shape. In the early stages of local growth, melanoma appears flat. As the tumor grows and proliferates, some protrusions may occur, but protrusions should not be equated with malignancy. If a previously flat mole suddenly becomes raised, one should be vigilant about the possibility of malignancy. However, a raised mole is not necessarily melanoma; there are some intradermal nevi or benign skin lesions, and other types of skin cancers can also manifest as raised changes. Therefore, if there are some melanocytic nevi on the skin that quickly develop symptoms such as ulceration, bleeding, pain, or itching, it is important to promptly visit a dermatology department at a standard hospital for an examination and, if necessary, surgical removal and pathological investigation.

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Written by Yan Chun

Oncology

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Is it better for melanoma to have a BRAF mutation or not to have a BRAF mutation?

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer with a very high malignancy. Before targeted drugs were available, patients with BRAF gene mutations indicated a poorer prognosis for melanoma. The mutation of the BRAF gene promotes the progression of melanoma. However, with the advancement of current clinical research, patients with melanoma having BRAF mutations have a better therapeutic effect with BRAF inhibitor targeted therapy. After adopting this targeted drug treatment, the cure rate has significantly increased, and the prognosis of patients has markedly improved. Therefore, patients with BRAF-mutated melanoma can benefit from targeted therapy.