Editing Melanoma (section)

== '''Surveillance''' ==

* Most recurrences are detected within the first 5 years after treatment, but recurrences can happen even decades later, from even small lesions
* IA: skin check and lymph node check every six months for two years, then annually
* IB/IIA: skin check and lymph node check every 4-6 months for two years, then annually
* IIB/IIIA: clinical exam every four months for two years, then six-monthly up to five years, then annually. CT chest/abdo/pelvis (and neck for head/neck cancers) every six months for three years, then annually up to five years, then mostly discontinue unless strong patient preference. Regional nodal USS for those with positive SLNB who did not undergo completion dissection.