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What is taken into consideration when a malignant melanoma patient in stages I through III is to undergo surgery?
Considerations revolve around the extent of the local and regional nodal surgery for stages I through III.
What is involved in surgery for the primary site of malignant melanoma?
Surgical therapy for the primary site is that of wide local removal of the skin including subcutaneous tissue surrounding the lesion.
How many patients have disabling edema following malignant melanoma surgery?
Though it does not occur in all patients (5% to 20%, depending on the extremity and extent of the dissection), it can be a disabling symptom.
When should removal of the nodes be avoided during malignant melanoma surgery?
If it could be ascertained that there was disease in the nodes, resection (removal) would be appropriate. However, if there was no disease, the risk of edema should be avoided.
What factors help guide a surgeon in whether to remove the lymph nodes during malignant melanoma surgery?
In patients with no signs of regional disease, depth of penetration of the primary tumor helps guide the decision.
In what to cases are lymph nodes removed during malignant melanoma surgery?
If the patient has enlarged lymph nodes or the depth of the tumor has led to the evaluation by CAT scan showing enlarged nodes, resection of the nodes will be considered.
What is it with John McCain's jaw?
That is where he had surgery from his melanoma.
Do all people die from melanoma?
It depends on the type of melanoma. If treated early it can be cured by surgery.
Which types of tumors are often removed by surgery?
Malignant tumors
How can you tell if you have malignant hyperthermia?
The only way to get malignant hyperthermia is (1) have the genes and (2) get a drug called succinylcholine, which is used to paralyze muscles for surgery.
How do you stop your selfs from getting melanoma?
You cannot stop yourself from getting melanoma once it starts. Surgery is the only option, but you can help to prevent it by keeping your sun exposure to a minimum and using a sunscreen or sunblock.
What is the most common treatment method for malignant tumors?
a combination of surgery and chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy (in about 55% of cases)
