How long does it take for melanoma to progress from early to late stage?

Written by Sun Ming Yue
Medical Oncology
Updated on June 20, 2025
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If you ask how long it takes for melanoma to progress from an early stage to a late stage, it is generally impossible to give an accurate answer because each person's condition is different, patients' physical constitutions vary, and the growth rate of cancer cells also differs. Therefore, there is no precise answer to how long it takes for melanoma to progress from an early stage to a late stage.

If a patient contracts this disease, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly to prevent the tumor from spreading and metastasizing, leading to further deterioration of the condition. Patients must take it seriously and cooperate with the doctor's treatment, change some of their own bad habits, and earnestly cooperate with the doctor's treatment to control the growth of cancer cells and strive to extend their survival.

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Melanoma CT manifestations

The CT manifestations of melanoma vary depending on the location of the tumor. Generally, melanomas that occur on the skin can appear on CT scans as mass-like lesions, and the scans can show whether there are any urgent conditions involving the surrounding nerves, blood vessels, and tissues. Some patients may only show CT imaging changes such as localized thickening of the skin. In melanomas that occur inside the skull or in the vulva, the CT mainly shows localized mass-like lesions. These lesions are typically low-density foci with poor blood supply around them, and they generally have an irregular shape.

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How long does it take for melanoma to progress from early to late stage?

If you ask how long it takes for melanoma to progress from an early stage to a late stage, it is generally impossible to give an accurate answer because each person's condition is different, patients' physical constitutions vary, and the growth rate of cancer cells also differs. Therefore, there is no precise answer to how long it takes for melanoma to progress from an early stage to a late stage. If a patient contracts this disease, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly to prevent the tumor from spreading and metastasizing, leading to further deterioration of the condition. Patients must take it seriously and cooperate with the doctor's treatment, change some of their own bad habits, and earnestly cooperate with the doctor's treatment to control the growth of cancer cells and strive to extend their survival.

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Can melanoma be excised?

Melanoma, also known as malignant melanoma, generally appears on the skin or in areas such as mucous membranes and the choroid of the eye. It is the most malignant type of skin tumor and is prone to distant metastases. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial in the initial stages of the disease. If a diagnosis of melanoma is confirmed at a formal hospital, it is recommended that patients undergo a complete excision biopsy of the lesion. If the lesion is too large to be removed, a superficial skin lesion theft or punch biopsy may also be considered.

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Can melanoma be cured if it is excised early?

For patients with early-stage melanoma, if complete excision is achieved after surgical removal, some patients can be cured. Melanoma originates from melanocytes, which are malignant tumors. Melanocytes are distributed throughout the body, hence melanoma can occur in multiple parts of the body, primarily in the skin and mucous membranes, accounting for about 70% of cases. For early-stage melanoma, the main treatment method is still surgical excision. For patients with deeper melanoma infiltration, regional lymph node dissection is also necessary. After radical excision, treatments such as immunotherapy can be administered to consolidate the effects of the therapy, and some of the patients who complete these treatments can be cured.

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How long will melanoma become malignant?

Melanoma is a malignant tumor caused by melanocytes in the skin and human organs. Cutaneous melanoma generally manifests as pigmented lesions that often change over many years or in a short period of time. Because of this, the risk period for melanoma varies in length, and it is uncertain how long it will take for the disease to develop. Melanoma is a malignant tumor with poor survival rates, and it is prone to aggressive metastasis. If metastasis occurs, the lifespan of the patient will be significantly reduced.