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Stage IB
Melanoma
Introduction:
Patients with stage IB disease has T2a disease (i.e., Breslow thickness between 1.0-2.0 mm and with no ulceration).
Survivor Outcome:
According to the 2018 AJCC data, patients with stage IB have an excellent prognosis. Their5-year and 10-year melanoma-specific survival probabilities are 97% and 94%, respectively.
Treatment:
Adopted from NCCN Guideline 2022
​The treatment consists of a standard excision of the tumor along with a standard surgical margin of 1 to 2 cm.
Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is discussed and offered to the patient because the Breslow thickness of the primary melanoma is 1mm.
Routine imaging (e.g., X-ray or CT scan) or lab tests are not recommended. No other treatment modalities, such as immunotherapy or targeted therapy, are needed.
INTERVIEW WITH THE EXPERTS
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Dr. Thomas Wang discusses the surgical management of stage IB disease
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Dr. Thomas Wang explains the sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) procedure
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Dr. Thomas Wang describes explains the sentinel lymph node biopsy procedure
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Dr. Thomas Wang discusses which patients need the sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB)
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Dr. Dan Coit explains sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), the consultation process for the sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), and the day of the surgery
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Dr. Dan Coit discusses the complications associated with the sentinel lymph node biopsy
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Dr. Dan Coit discusses the controversy associated with the sentinel lymph node biopsy procedure