Stay Informed

People often feel more in control when they learn as much as possible about melanoma and its treatment.

Knowledge can help you make decisions and know what to expect. This Web site is designed to help you understand your condition and treatment with INTRON® A. You'll find other reliable resources too.

Also, ask your health care team questions whenever they come up. It's always OK to ask about words you don't understand or to have something explained in "plain language." The glossary in this Web site can also help you learn new terms.

These are some other ways to understand your condition and treatment:

  • Take someone with you when you go to the doctor - an "extra set of eyes and ears" can help.
  • Take notes when you are with the doctor so you can remember what you talked about.
Melanoma
A highly malignant type of skin cancer that arises in melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment. Melanoma usually begins in a mole.