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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 9 : Can you help me find a clinical trial in my area?

Visit the National Cancer Institute’s Web site (www.cancer.gov) to see if there are any clinical trials in your area in the type of melanoma that you have been diagnosed with.

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