Melanoma Staging

Melanoma staging is a process used to determine how advanced the skin cancer is. It typically ranges from Stage 0 to Stage IV. Stage 0 means the melanoma is in its earliest form, while Stage IV indicates that the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Staging considers factors such as the thickness of the tumor, whether it has spread to nearby lymph nodes, and if it has affected distant organs. The stage helps doctors decide the best treatment options and predict the likely outcome for the patient.