What is mucosal melanoma?

Mucosal melanoma is a very rare form of melanoma arising from mucosal surfaces, usually in the head and neck, vulvovaginal, and anorectal regions. There are no clear predisposing risk factors but this type of melanoma occurs more often in women than men. Treatment involves surgery and/or radiation.

How do members experience mucosal melanoma?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with mucosal melanoma*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for mucosal melanoma*

Who has mucosal melanoma on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 1
50s 1
60s 2
70+ 6

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 3
Female 7