Living with Melanoma

Living with Melanoma is an everyday challenge of dealing with the after effects of surgery, managing side effects of drugs and medication and the constant fear the cancer recurring. However, you do not have to deal with these issues on your own. Some of the following steps may help you better deal with your situation.

is advisable to involve your friends and family or even a support group in your community to talk about your experiences and day-to-day troubles of recuperating.
After effects of surgery, radiation or chemotherapy may involve nausea, fatigue, pain and loss of appetite. You should enlist the help of loved ones for your daily activities such as transport, cooking meals and household activities until you recuperate completely.
Talk to healthcare professionals and insurance providers about financial aid as well as emotional support.
Lastly, arm yourself with knowledge about your condition. You are most likely to face the challenge of recurring melanoma. Self-examination will help identify the various moles on your body and notify you to any changes in appearance, size or color, which indicate melanoma. Periodically, visit your doctor for a full physical examination for suspected growths. Recurrence may occur in the same spot or a different part of your body, so do keep an eye out for hidden melanomas.

Prevention

Melanoma