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Watchful waiting
Source: Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 14, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Watchful waiting is closely monitoring a patient’s condition without giving any treatment until signs or symptoms appear or change. Pictures are taken over time to keep track of changes in the size of the tumor and how fast it is growing.
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Watchful waiting is used for patients who do not have signs or symptoms, and the tumor is not growing. It is also used when the tumor is in the only eye with useful vision.
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