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How long can you live with a cancerous mole?

Almost everyone (around 100%) with stage 1 melanoma skin cancer will survive their cancer for 5 years or more after they are diagnosed. Around 85 in 100 people (around 85%) with stage 2 melanoma skin cancer will survive their cancer for 5 years or more after diagnosis.

Is Stage 1 melanoma easy to treat?

Stage I: Low-risk primary melanoma with no evidence of spread. This stage is generally curable with surgery. Stage II: Features are present that indicate higher risk of recurrence, but there is no evidence of spread.

Can Stage 1 melanoma be in situ?

Stage I Melanoma

This is a noninvasive stage, which is also called melanoma [in situ," meaning [in its original place." With stage I melanoma, the tumor's thickness is 1mm or less. This tumor may or may not have ulcerated, and it isn't yet believed to have spread beyond the original site.

What to avoid if you have melanoma?

Choose food and drinks low in fibre, fat, lactose, caffeine, spices and sugar alcohols. Try to drink at least 8 cups (2 litres) of fluid each day to prevent dehydration.seb keratosis dermoscopy

Is nodular melanoma flat or raised?

Nodular melanomas tend to grow downwards into the deeper layers of skin. They can grow quite quickly. There is often a raised area on the skin surface with this type of melanoma. It's the second most common type of melanoma.

Can a melanoma spot go away?

Melanoma can go away on its own. Melanoma on the skin can spontaneously regress, or begin to, without any treatment. That's because the body's immune system is able launch an assault on the disease that's strong enough to spur its retreat.

Can you have melanoma for a year and not know?

[You could have melanoma for a long time before you realize it, because some types are not so obvious. Some aggressive forms, like nodular melanoma, grow fast, are visible and can hurt or bleed." While certain groups may be at a higher risk for melanoma, anyone can get the disease.

What is the prognosis for amelanotic melanoma?

In itself, an amelanotic melanoma is no more dangerous than any other form of melanoma. Most people who are diagnosed and treated at an early stage survive. However, the fatality rates for amelanotic melanoma tend to be higher than for other types of melanoma.

Is amelanotic melanoma aggressive?

Introduction. and importance: Amelanotic melanoma is a rare and aggressive type of melanoma. It is often diagnosed late because of the lack of melanin in its cells, and this causes treatment delay and, eventually, poor prognosis.nodular melanoma dermoscopy

Is melanoma always bigger than 6mm?

Most melanomas are more than 6mm wide. But they can be smaller if diagnosed early. Normal moles are usually about the size of the end of a pencil or smaller.