Melanoma classification
Cancer is classified according to the type of cancer, the stage the cancer has reached, and sometimes other information about the cancer such as its thickness or the appearance of the cells. Doctors use this information to help them decide on the best treatment for the individual patient.
Different cancers are classified in different ways. This section tells you about how melanoma skin cancer is classified. You can find information about each of the stages of melanoma .
This site also has information about the different types of melanoma
