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Is burning or aching pain in the joint below melanoma in situ normal?

Melanoma in situ is stage 0 melanoma, meaning cancer cells are only in the top layer of skin and haven't spread deeper. At this stage, melanoma is very unlikely to spread to nearby lymph nodes or other parts of the body.

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Is burning or aching pain in the joint below melanoma in situ normal?

Melanoma in situ is stage 0 melanoma, meaning cancer cells are only in the top layer of skin and haven't spread deeper. At this stage, melanoma is very unlikely to spread to nearby lymph nodes or other parts of the body.

Joint pain below your melanoma in situ wouldn't typically be caused by the melanoma itself at this early stage. However, it's important to have any new or unusual symptoms evaluated by your healthcare provider to determine the cause.

If melanoma were to advance and spread to bones, it could cause symptoms like bone pain and aches. But this would be associated with much more advanced disease, not melanoma in situ.

Your joint pain could be related to something entirely separate from your melanoma. It's worth discussing with your doctor to get proper evaluation and peace of mind.

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