Regular self-checks and skin exams can find melanoma and other skin cancers early and save your life. Learn more about screenings, biopsies, biomarkers, & more below.
The earlier a melanoma is caught, the better the outcome. Learn more about the role of self-checks, full-body skin exams, and the tools medical professionals may use to examine — and monitor — your skin.
After finding a suspicious lesion, you and your doctor may decide to closely monitor it over time, use a non-invasive test or biopsy to determine if it's melanoma, or remove it altogether.
After being diagnosed with melanoma, other tests may be provide additional information about your future treatment options and next steps.