You have your own health history. Talk with your doctor about your risk factors and background with melanoma. By talking openly and often with your doctor, you can make the best choices for you and your family
General Tips for Gathering Information
Here are some tips that will make it simpler for you to talk to your doctor:
Specific Questions to Ask Your Doctor
About Melanoma
About Your Risk of Developing Melanoma
About Treatment Options
About Lifestyle Changes
About Your Outlook
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Last reviewed March 2019 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Mohei Abouzied, MD, FACP Last Updated: 5/7/2019