NCCN Guidelines for Patients®: Melanoma - Tapa blanda

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From the medical leaders of 25 of the world’s most renowned cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to melanoma. Adapted from clinical treatment guidelines used by physicians and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients® are packed with the latest information, treatment innovations, and resources about the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Let this authoritative handbook be your guide! Part 1 – Explains the growth and spread of melanoma skin cancer Part 2 – Describes suggested tests used to confirm melanoma and plan treatment Part 3 – Explains how doctors rate and describe the extent of melanoma in your body Part 4 – Describes the types of treatments that may be used for melanoma Part 5 – Presents the recommended course of action from diagnosis to after cancer treatment Part 6 — Offers tips to help you talk with your doctors and get a treatment plan that meets all your needs Part 7 — Glossary with dictionary and acronyms