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Melanoma Follow-Up — SCE Dermatology MCQ

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HardSkin CancerMelanoma Follow-UpSCE Dermatology

A patient has completely resected stage IIB melanoma and is not receiving adjuvant therapy. What is the current NICE clinic follow-up frequency?

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Correct answer: B — Four visits yearly in years 1–2, two in year 3, then one yearly in years 4–5

NICE stage IIB follow-up comprises four clinic visits in each of years 1 and 2, two in year 3, and one in each of years 4 and 5, with stage-specific consideration of contrast-enhanced whole-body and brain imaging. The patient is discharged at the end of year 5 unless personalised follow-up is indicated.

Reference: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng14/chapter/Recommendations