The Breslow Depth is a helpful measure of how far melanoma has invaded the body. Knowing the depth of melanoma is helpful because it is important when considering future treatment.
The Breslow Depth has been replaced by the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system. The AJCC system assigns a stage based on tumor, node, metastasis (TMN) scores and other prognostic factors. The goal is that melanomas of the same stage will have similar characteristics, treatment options, and outcomes. Learn more about melanoma disease staging.
To determine the Breslow Depth, the thickness of your melanoma is measured with a micrometer—essentially a small ruler.
Learn more about melanoma disease staging.
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