Early-stage melanoma (0, 1, or 2) generally means your prognosis is good. Stages are how healthcare providers determine how far cancer has progressed, whether it has spread, and what that may mean ...

If there are melanoma cells, they will work out the stage of the cancer. You may have some other tests and scans to help with this. Stage 1 means the melanoma is at an early stage. It is only in the ...

Australian scientists say they have developed a blood test to detect melanoma in its early stages. The test, billed as a world first, is designed to make it easier to spot the skin cancer before ...

The stage of the cancer helps your doctor decide what treatment you need. Treatment also depends on where the melanoma is and your general health and fitness. Surgery is the main treatment for people ...