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Source: Childhood Melanoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: October 18, 2021 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
There are different types of treatment for children with melanoma.
Children with 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:
Immunotherapy
Three types of standard treatment are used:
Targeted therapy
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Treatment for childhood 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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