One of my best friends might have Melanoma?
I’m the only one that knows I think. Well, my science teacher started talking about melanoma and how one of her students died from it, and my friend started freaking out. What are the risks of Melanoma? Is she going to be alright? I told her it was okay, but she was still scared I think. I don’t know ?

If it is treated early is is very curable.
Here is a web site with in depth info on melanoma
I had melanoma. I was in stage II when it was caught. I had it excised and that was 20 years ago. No recurrence at all.
If you would like to read more about the stages, symptoms and treatments, here is a site:
*any age can get melanoma- I was 19
look it up a the net
yahoo,google ,or ask jeeves
young people dont get that very often
she needs to stay out of the sun
check for odd moles or warts
if caught early it can be cleared up.
Your friend sounds young to have this, Has she been seen by a Dr and had it comfirned ?