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What are the odds of dying from melanoma?
5-year relative survival rates for melanoma skin cancer
| SEER stage | 5-year relative survival rate |
|---|---|
| Localized | 99\% |
| Regional | 66\% |
| Distant | 27\% |
| All SEER stages combined | 93\% |
What percent of cancer is melanoma?
Melanoma accounts for about 1\% of all skin cancers diagnosed in the United States, but it causes most of the deaths from skin cancer. It is estimated that 7,180 deaths (4,600 men and 2,580 women) from melanoma will occur this year.
Is melanoma really that bad?
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It is not the most common, but it is the most serious, as it often spreads. When this happens, it can be difficult to treat, and the outlook may be poor. Risk factors for melanoma include overexposure to the sun, having fair skin, and a family history of melanoma, among others.
Who gets melanoma the most?
Melanoma is more common in men overall, but before age 50 the rates are higher in women than in men. The risk of melanoma increases as people age. The average age of people when it is diagnosed is 65. But melanoma is not uncommon even among those younger than 30.
Can melanoma be prevented?
There is no sure way to prevent melanoma. Some risk factors such as your age, race, and family history can’t be controlled.
What are my chances of surviving melanoma?
The American Cancer Society reports the five-year survival rate for stage 3 melanoma ranges from 40 to 78 percent. The 10-year survival rate ranges from 24 to 68 percent. Stage 4 melanoma means the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, such as the lungs, brain, or other organs and tissue.
Is melanoma the deadliest form of cancer?
Malignant melanoma is a highly aggressive cancer that tends to spread to other parts of the body. These cancers may be fatal if not treated early. Like many cancers, skin cancers start as precancerous lesions. These precancerous lesions are changes in skin that are not cancer, but could become cancer over time.
How long do you have to live with melanoma?
The 10-year survival rate is 10 to 15 percent, according to the American Cancer Society. The five- and 10-year survival rates for the various stages of melanoma are based on patients who lived at least five or 10 years after being diagnosed. Factors that could affect survival rates are: In its early stages, melanoma is a treatable condition.