Perché il melanoma e così pericoloso?
Perché il melanoma e così pericoloso?
Sebbene sia meno comune del carcinoma a cellule basali (BCC) e del carcinoma a cellule squamose (SCC), il melanoma è più pericoloso a causa della sua capacità di diffondersi più rapidamente ad altri organi se non viene individuato e trattato precocemente.
What does it mean to have melanoma in situ?
- It means there are cancer cells in the top layer of skin (the epidermis). The melanoma cells are all contained in the area in which they started to develop and have not grown into deeper layers of the skin. Some doctors call in situ cancers pre cancer.
What is melanoma in situ TNM staging system?
- The TNM staging system stands for Tumour, Node, Metastasis. In the TNM staging system melanoma in situ is the same as Tis, N0, M0. Treatment. The stage of your cancer helps your doctor to decide what treatment you need.
What is adequate clearance for melanoma?
- Adequate clearance is confirmed by histology whereby excised skin is studied in a laboratory environment under a microscope. This is the standard treatment regimen for melanoma in situ plus close monitoring and follow-ups of the patient to detect any progression of the disease.
What is the success rate of melanoma in situ breast cancer treatment?
- Melanoma in situ margins often range from 5mm to 15mm. 6mm margins have a success rate of about 85% while 9mm margins have a success rate of more than 95%. Large margins of up to 15mm have a success rate of near or equal to 100%.
