Living with Malignant conjunctival melanoma
A cancer of pigment-making cells in the thin clear lining on the surface of the eye.
Understanding Malignant conjunctival melanoma
GARD gives only a short description of this condition. It is a cancer found within the conjunctiva, which covers the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelids.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet.
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include cancer specialists and eye disease specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Melanoma Research Foundation may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Cancer specialists (oncologists); Eye disease specialists (ophthalmologists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Melanoma Research Foundation
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Melanoma Research Alliance and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet.
Also known as: conjunctiva melanoma; conjunctiva melanoma (disease); conjunctival malignant melanoma; conjunctival melanoma; malignant conjunctiva melanoma; malignant melanoma of conjunctiva
Patient organizations
- Melanoma Research AllianceMalignant conjunctival melanoma · United States
- Melanoma Research FoundationMalignant conjunctival melanoma · United States
- Ocular Melanoma FoundationMalignant conjunctival melanoma · United States
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