Stages of Skin Cancer (Cont.)

 
Stage II Skin Cancer
In stage II skin cancer, the tumor is larger than 2 centimeters.
 
Stage III Skin Cancer
In stage III skin cancer, cancer has spread below the skin to cartilage, muscle, or bone and/or to nearby lymph nodes, but not to other parts of the body.
 
Stage IV Skin Cancer
In stage IV skin cancer, the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD