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Referral and Follow-Up Surveillance of Cutaneous Melanoma


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Developed:  June 2009


Goal/Objective

To improve overall survival, disease-free survival, and quality of life for adult patients with high-risk malignant melanoma who are rendered disease-free following resection.



Questions Answered
  • Which patients should be referred to the cancer treatment centre?
  • How quickly should the patient be seen by the specialist?
  • What should the referral consist of?
  • What is the appropriate duration of follow-up?
  • What are the recommended follow-up intervals?
  • What should be assessed during follow-up?
  • Who should conduct the follow-up?