We treat both early and advanced skin cancers. Our program also identifies, treats and counsels patients at high risk.
Experts from across many disciplines treat our melanoma and skin-cancer patients. We offer expert pathologic diagnosis of skin disorders, and get patients in to see our physicians quickly.
Meet our Melanoma & Skin Cancer Specialists
What are Melanoma and Skin Cancer Symptoms?
- A change in the shape, size or color of a mole or other skin growth including birthmarks.
- Red tender flat spots that bleed easily.
- Small fleshy bump with a pearly, smooth appearance - often with a depressed center.
- A patch of skin (usually on the face) that looks like a scar.
- A bump that itches, bleeds, crusts over and does not heal.
- Skin growth that looks like a wart.
- A sore that does not heal.
What are Types of Skin Cancer?
Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer. Melanoma is not as common as other types of skin cancer, but it is the most serious. Melanoma is caused by damage to your skin from sun exposure.
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer after melanoma. It can damage bones and muscles, but it almost ever spreads to other parts of the body.
Squamous cell carcinoma is less common. It usually develops from a small rough spot that grows on sun-damaged skin. It sometimes spreads to other parts of the body.
What are Treatments for Skin Cancer?
- Surgery.
- Chemotherapy.
- Immunotherapy.
- Radiation therapy.
- Targeted therapy.
- Topical therapy.
- Photodynamic therapy (PDT).
What are Risk Factors for Skin Cancer?
- Exposure to the sun's UV rays.
- Blistered sunburns.
- Use of sun lamps or tanning beds.
- Fair skin.
- Personal or family history of melanoma.
- Numerous moles or more than one atypical mole.
- Exposure to strong X-rays.
How is Skin Cancer Diagnosed?
A skin-cancer diagnosis requires a biopsy, a procedure in which a sample of skin tissue is removed, processed and examined under a microscope.