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Melanoma

Melanoma is an aggressive form of skin cancer. It arises from a mole. Sometimes this mole appears suddenly. Melanoma usually arises from an existing mole. Usually it is a mole that looks different. Or a large birthmark that you have had since birth. The tumor can metastasize to the bloodstream and lymph nodes. Sometimes the tumor returns in the same place.

Do you have melanoma or is there a suspicion of melanoma? Then you can ask your GP for a referral to the Netherlands Cancer Institute.

On this page you can read more about the symptoms, examinations and treatment of melanoma.

Examination and diagnosis of melanoma

To diagnose melanoma, the following tests are performed:

Echografie

Ultrasound

Sentinel node biopsy (scintigraphy)
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CT scan
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PET/CT scan

Tumor markers

Melanoma treatment

Exactly which treatment you receive depends on the type of tumour. Your further health and fitness are also important. You will hear exactly what is going to happen in advance and there is plenty of time to ask your questions. Your treatment will consist of one or more of the following treatments:

Surgery for melanoma

Radiotherapy for skin cancer

Immunotherapy

Targeted therapy

T-VEC

Clinical trials

At the Netherlands Cancer Institute, we are always looking for new treatments. We therefore conduct research in studies to see what is possible. Whether you can participate in such a study depends on many things. Do you have any questions about this? Please feel free to contact your doctor or nurse specialist.

Waiting

We want to inform you as well as possible about the waiting time per condition. We do this based on a prognosis of the current waiting list. The waiting time can vary from patient to patient for various reasons. Your attending physician will give you more information during your outpatient consultation.

  • 7 days

    First appointment

    This is approximately how long it will take until you have your first appointment

  • 11 days

    Rapid diagnostics

    This is approximately how long it will take before you can start rapid diagnostics at the NKI

  • 12 days

    Second opinion melanoma

    This is approximately how long it will take before you come in for a second opinion at the NKI

Read more about your first appointment or second opinion

Make an appointment

Second opinion or transfer

Disclaimer

This translation was generated automatically based on information in Dutch. It has not been reviewed by a medical specialist. The purpose of this translation is to make our information accessible to non-Dutch speakers. However, this information should not be considered a substitute for medical advice from your treating physician. The Netherlands Cancer Institute cannot guarantee the accuracy of this translation. For medical questions or advice, please consult your physician.

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