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Source: Childhood Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: August 24, 2021 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
There are different types of treatment for children with intraocular melanoma.
Children with intraocular melanoma should have their treatment planned by a team of doctors who are experts in treating childhood cancer.
Three types of standard treatment are used:
Three types of standard treatment are used:
Surgery
Three types of standard treatment are used:
Radiation therapy
Three types of standard treatment are used:
Laser surgery
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Targeted therapy
Treatment for childhood intraocular melanoma may cause side effects.
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.
Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.
Follow-up tests may be needed.
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