10 Treatments for Melanoma

4. Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

Melanoma can easily spread to the lymph nodes, which makes the disease even more dangerous and more difficult to get a handle on. When this type of skin cancer spreads to the sentinel lymph nodes, the lymph nodes should be removed through a surgical procedure, along with the surrounded tissues. Studies have shown that completely removing the lymph nodes will not lessen the length of a person’s life, but it can definitely slow down the progression of melanoma, which is the number one priority. However, patients must be monitored for any buildup of fluid in the infected area.