Tests, Treatments and Therapies for Melanoma at the University
of Colorado Cancer Center No two people – or melanoma cases –
are alike. As a leader in cancer research, we’re committed to
using minimally invasive approaches to diagnose and treat this
disease. To partner with our team of melanoma experts and create
your individual treatment plan, call (720) 848-0300 to make an
appointment today. Staging and Detection Once a cancer has been
diagnosed, it is very important to know where the cancer may
have spread. This is the “stage” of the cancer. The lower the
number, the less it has spread. Knowing the stage allows your
medical team to determine the best possible treatment plan for
you. Tests and Procedures Biopsy – All or part of the abnormal-
looking growth is removed from the skin and viewed under a
microscope by an expert skin pathologist to see if cancer cells
are present. CT scan (computed tomography) – An X-ray procedure
that creates detailed, highly accurate cross-sectional body
images. Dermoscopy – A t