Comparing two ways to examine melanoma removal samples
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests two methods of checking removed melanoma tissue to see which gives clearer results. It may help improve how doctors determine if all cancer was removed.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 19 years or older.
- You have stage 1 or 2 melanoma (including acral melanoma) confirmed by biopsy.
- You are scheduled for a standard wide local excision to remove more tissue around the melanoma.
- You have not had a prior wide local excision for this melanoma.
- You have no history of melanoma before this one.
- You have melanoma only at one site.
- You have not had radiation therapy to the area where the melanoma is.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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