melanoma is not contagious but open skin lesions can become secondarily infected with bacteria. and this bacteria can be transfered to others.
any possibility of melanoma being contagious? . i have a friend with an advanced malignant tumor growing on the side of his head. the doctor has given him a month or two to live. another friend who's a nurse says that anyone who goes to visit the first friend (who's dying at home) should wear gloves and a face mask and that his bandages need to be double bagged and burned to prevent infection. is there any possibility that melanoma could be contagious?