Melanoma

Treatment of Familial Melanoma

All three Mayo Clinic locations offer a Familial Cancer Program that helps identify, educate and provide specialized care for individuals and families at increased risk for hereditary melanoma.

A familial melanoma treatment consultation at Mayo Clinic includes some or all of the following services:

• Detailed skin exam
• Discussion and review of the patient's individual and family health history
• Genetic testing and counseling
• Melanoma prevention and screening recommendations
• Risk factors assessment and risk reduction recommendations
• Patient education on the disease, early detection and other topics
• Medical, laboratory and X-ray tests, as needed