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Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma

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For patients · General Information About Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma

Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

For patients · Stages of Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma

The following sizes are used to describe intraocular melanoma and plan treatment:

For patients · Stages of Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma / The following sizes are used to describe intraocular melanoma and plan treatment:

Small

For patients · Stages of Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma / The following sizes are used to describe intraocular melanoma and plan treatment:

Medium

For patients · Stages of Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma / The following sizes are used to describe intraocular melanoma and plan treatment:

Large

For patients · Stages of Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma

Intraocular melanoma can recur (come back) after it has been treated.

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Treatment Option Overview

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Key Points

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

There are different types of treatment for patients with intraocular melanoma.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

The following types of treatment are used:

For patients · Treatment Option Overview / The following types of treatment are used:

Surgery

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Watchful waiting

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Radiation therapy

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Photocoagulation

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Thermotherapy

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Treatment for intraocular (uveal) melanoma may cause side effects.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Follow-up care may be needed.

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Treatment of Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma

For patients · Treatment of Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma

Iris Melanoma

For patients · Treatment of Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma

Ciliary Body Melanoma

For patients · Treatment of Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma

Choroid Melanoma

For patients · Treatment of Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma

Extraocular Extension Melanoma and Metastatic Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma

For patients · Treatment of Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma

Recurrent Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma

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