Comprehensive Care for Skin Cancer
One in five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. The good news is that if skin cancer is caught early and properly treated, it can be cured.
Our skin cancer experts have led research of some of the most advanced treatments used today, including immunotherapy for melanoma. No matter what kind of skin cancer you have, you benefit from a team of specialists with unparalleled expertise in skin cancer diagnosis, surgery and treatment. Our goal is to cure your cancer with attention to your cosmetic appearance, function and quality of life.
How is Skin Cancer Diagnosed
An accurate diagnosis is the first step in your treatment plan.
Your dermatologist will take a sample or remove the entire mole or lesion for testing. Our dermatopathologists -- pathologists who are specially trained in diagnosing diseases of the skin – will test the biopsied tissue and identify any genetic mutations. We use the results to match you with targeted therapies. This precision medicine approach ensures you receive the therapy that is most effective for the biology of your skin cancer.
Skin Cancer Prevention and Screening
More than 3.5 million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States – more than all other cancers combined. Exposure to the sun causes more skin cancer than any other factor. Prevention and early detection are the best defense. Here are the ABCs to detect skin cancer.
- Asymmetry: When half of the mole does not match the other half
- Border: When the edges of the mole are ragged or irregular
- Color: When the color of the mole is not the same all over; you may see shades of brown or black, sometimes with areas of pink, red, white or blue
- Diameter: If the mole’s diameter is larger than a pencil eraser
If you see a sign of skin cancer or would like a skin cancer screening, we offer dermatologists who can help.
