MELANOMA: TREATMENT-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE

Course overview

As the global incidence of melanoma rises, and advances in treatment prolong the lives of many patients with melanoma, enhancing quality of life (QOL) for survivors is important. The need for lifelong medical follow-up and self-monitoring may cause increased anxiety and a perception of decreased QOL. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of relevant research on melanoma treatment-related QOL, including evidence-based information on risk, clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.