Skin Cancer Pictures, Part III: Melanoma

Treatment for malignant melanoma depends on many factors, including the patient's general health and whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes or other organs. If caught early, melanoma can be cured. The risk of the cancer coming back increases with the depth of the tumor -- deeper tumors are more likely to come back. If the cancer has spread to lymph nodes, there is a greater chance that the melanoma will return. For melanoma that has spread to other tissues and organs, the cure rate is low.