Men and women discussing melanoma skin cancer What to ask your doctor about melanoma

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • How will I know if I have melanoma?
  • What are the signs that a mole may be becoming cancerous?
  • Am I more likely to get melanoma than anyone else?
  • What should I do to help stop myself getting melanoma?
  • My sister had a cancerous mole removed. Does this affect my risk?
  • Can I have screening for melanoma?
  • I have a lot of moles. Should I get them checked? How often?
  • Is there a pigmented lesion clinic in this area?