10 questions to ask your doctor about melanoma

1. How far has my cancer spread? How did you determine that?
2. What are my chances for beating this disease?
3. Can you remove all of the cancer through surgery alone?
4. If I need any treatments besides surgery, what do you recommend, and why?
5. What side effects can I expect from my treatments? How should I handle them?
6. How long will I need these treatments?
7. Will my surgery leave a noticeable scar? Is there a way to minimise scarring?
8. Am I at high risk for a return of melanoma? What should I do to prevent a recurrence?
9. Am I at high risk for other types of skin cancer?
10. What should I do if I see another suspicious mole? How often should I see you for follow-up? Will you need to take photographs?