Melanoma Special Issue

I am not fearless. But, despite all that this disease has taken from me, I will fight to take something back.

Over time, a feeling of exhaustion and burnout, known as "caregiver fatigue," can make it increasingly difficult to take care of a loved one who has cancer.

For some patients, doctors recommend treatment after surgery to reduce the risk of melanoma developing again.

When talking or reading about cancer these days, immunotherapy seems to be the magic word.

Amid all the excitement over recently approved immunotherapies and targeted drugs for the treatment of later-stage melanoma is an important emerging message: In many cases, two is better than one.

Melanoma has been a primary focus in immunotherapy research because of intriguing evidence that some people's immune systems are better able to keep the cancer in check.

What should be done to protect children from the sun's harmful rays? The same multi-pronged approach that experts recommend for adults.

Surviving melanoma can mean lifelong skin checks, scars and, in some cases, long-term medical treatment.

Recent FDA approvals have added to the growing number of treatment options for patients with advanced melanoma.

After a cancer diagnosis, patients and their caregivers must decide how much information to share with loved ones, and who should manage the communication plan.

Using sunscreen and protective clothing are good preventive measures.

By learning how to identify melanoma, patients can seek early diagnoses, potentially minimizing their treatment needs.