Are there alternative treatments for stage 3 melanoma?

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Alternative treatments can't cure stage 3 melanoma, but there are some alternative options that may help improve your overall health when used in conjunction with regular medical treatment. Some people recommend following a strict diet with vitamin supplements, including beta carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E. Others find certain relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation very beneficial. Other alternative treatments for people with stage 3 melanoma may include massage, exercise, and prayer.

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Melanoma

The most serious type of skin cancer, melanoma affects the cells that give our skin its color. Although it can spread easily, it is curable when treated early. This cancer forms when the cells that make melanin grow abnormally or do not die when they should. These cells, called melanocytes, are found in our skin’s outer layer. Melanoma typically begins in a mole or birthmark but can form in other tissues with pigmentation, such as your eye. When melanoma develops in the eye, it is called Intraocular Melanoma. Protect yourself by avoiding overexposure from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Stay vigilant of any changes in your skin, especially if you have the skin disease Xeroderma pigmentosum, which makes you sensitive to light. You are also more likely to develop melanoma if someone in your family has been previously diagnosed with this specific type of cancer.

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