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Melanoma FAQ

Q 1 : Is it better to go to a tanning salon than to sit in the sun?
Q 2 : Is it impossible to get a "safe-tan" through UV exposure?
Q 3 : Is some UV ray exposure necessary for vitamin D production?
Q 4 : I have been diagnosed with melanoma. I have medical questions. Can you help me?
Q 5 : What do I do if I am positively diagnosed with melanoma? I'm scared.
Q 6 : What is lymphedema?
Q 7 : What is a clinical trial?
Q 8 : Why should I participate in a clinical trial?
Q 9 : Can you help me find a clinical trial in my area?
Q10 : Will there ever be a cure for melanoma?
Q11 : What is the risk of recurrence?
Q12 : Can I die from melanoma?
Q13 : Where can I find current stats on melanoma?
Q14 : What is staging and what does my stage mean?
Q 8 : Why should I participate in a clinical trial?

Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others by contributing to medical research.

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