Will melanoma recur after removal?

Melanoma may recur after resection. Melanoma is a type of malignant tumor. If you do not actively cooperate with the doctor for auxiliary treatment after surgery, melanoma may recur or metastasize.

Causes of melanoma recurrence:

1. Degree of malignancy: The higher the degree of malignancy assessed by the doctor, the greater the risk of postoperative metastasis and probability of recurrence after surgical resection.

2. Incomplete removal: Since melanoma is a malignant tumor, even if it is surgically removed, a small amount of cancer cells will remain in the body after surgery. If you do not actively cooperate with the doctor for chemotherapy or radiotherapy and other related auxiliary treatments, the cancer cells may metastasize to distant sites.

3. Immune system abnormalities: Melanoma cells can escape the attack of the immune system through a variety of mechanisms, such as changes in surface proteins and the secretion of immunosuppressive substances. During the illness, the normal function of the immune system may be disturbed, causing melanoma cells to escape the attack of the immune system and continue to grow and spread.

Things to note after melanoma surgery:

Melanoma patients should cooperate with doctors for regular follow-up examinations after surgery to prevent delays in the disease and prevent the disease from worsening and spreading. Maintaining a good lifestyle in daily life and quitting smoking and drinking early can also effectively reduce the risk of recurrence.