Eye melanoma
If you’re affected by eye melanoma, you may have many questions about how it is diagnosed, treatment options, side effects and how to stay well. You can find trustworthy information about all aspects of your experience below.
- What type of eye melanoma do I have?
- Has the cancer spread? Is it early or advanced?
- Will I lose my eyesight?
- What tests will I need to have?
- What are the treatment options for me? What do you recommend and why?
- What are the possible risks and side effects of my treatment? How will these be managed?
- Have you treated this type of cancer before?
- How complex is the surgery and how long does the operation take?
- How long will other treatments I may have take?
- Am I able to speak with someone who has had this type of cancer and treatment?
- Is this treatment covered by Medicare or private insurance? Will there be extra expenses?
- Are there any complementary therapies that might help me?
- If the cancer comes back, how will I know?
- If I am part of a clinical trial, what are the possible benefits and risks?
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Dr Li-Anne Lim, Ocular Oncologist, Sydney Eye Hospital, NSW; Carolyn Alkemade, Consumer; Elaine Cook, 13 11 20 Consultant, Cancer Council Victoria, VIC; Peta Holly, Melanoma Telehealth Nurse, Melanoma Patients Australia; Dr Jon Lam, Ophthalmologist, Vitreoretinal Surgeon and Vitreoretinal Oncologist – Perth Retina, Fremantle Hospital and Royal Perth Hospital, WA; Dr John McKenzie, Ophthalmic Surgeon, Head of Oncology, The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Deputy Director of Ophthalmology, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Head of Ophthalmology, Western Health, VIC; Margie Reynolds, Consumer; Dr Wenchang Wong, Radiation Oncologist, Prince of Wales Hospital, NSW.
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