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:*The stage of the cancer (the size of the tumor and whether it has spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body). | :*The stage of the cancer (the size of the tumor and whether it has spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body). | ||
:*Where the cancer is in the body. | :*Where the cancer is in the body. | ||
:*Whether the cancer has just been diagnosed or has recurred | :*Whether the cancer has just been diagnosed or has recurred. | ||
:*The patient's age and general health. | :*The patient's age and general health. | ||
:*Prognosis also depends on how deeply the tumor has grown into the skin. | :*Prognosis also depends on how deeply the tumor has grown into the skin. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Prognosis
- The prognosis and treatment options depend on the following:
- The stage of the cancer (the size of the tumor and whether it has spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body).
- Where the cancer is in the body.
- Whether the cancer has just been diagnosed or has recurred.
- The patient's age and general health.
- Prognosis also depends on how deeply the tumor has grown into the skin.
- Patients who present with no metastases and a negative sentinel lymph node biopsy have a good prognosis when treated with surgery and radiotherapy (approximately 90% survival at five years).