Treatments for Melanoma

by Debra Wood, RN

En Español (Spanish Version)

The goal of treatment is to eliminate the cancer or, if this is not possible, to limit its further growth and control the symptoms. The treatment and management of melanoma may involve surgery, biological therapy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Surgery is the primary treatment for melanoma.

Treatment involves the following:

• Surgery • Radiation therapy • Medications to Treat Side Effects of Melanoma Treatment • Medications for Melanoma • Lifestyle changes • Chemotherapy

REFERENCES:

Melanoma. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://dynamed.ebscohost.com/about/about-us. Updated April 3, 2013. Accessed April 8, 2013.

Melanoma skin cancer. American Cancer Society website. Available at: http://www.cancer..... Updated January 17, 2013. Accessed April 8, 2013.

Melanoma treatment. Melanoma Research Foundation website. Available at: http://www.melanom.... Accessed April 8, 2013.

Treatment option overview. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: http://cancer.gov/.... Updated April 1, 2013. Accessed April 8, 2013.

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Last reviewed April 2013 by Brian Randall, MD
Last Updated: 4/8/2013

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