What kind of doctor do you see for melanoma?
If you are being seen by your primary doctor and melanoma is suspected, you may be referred to a dermatologist, a doctor who specializes in skin diseases, who will look at the area more closely.
Should I see a dermatologist for malignant melanoma?
If you have an early melanoma, your dermatologist may treat it with one of the following procedures, which can be performed in a medical office while you remain awake. Excision: Your dermatologist cuts out the cancer and an area of normal-looking skin around the tumor.
Does MD Anderson treat melanoma?
Because MD Anderson leads one of the most active melanoma skin cancer treatment programs in the nation, our surgeons have extraordinary expertise and experience that can help increase your chances for successful treatment.
Does melanoma need chemotherapy?
Chemo might be used to treat advanced melanoma after other treatments have been tried, but it’s not often used as the first treatment because newer forms of immunotherapy and targeted drugs are typically more effective.
Do I need to see a melanoma specialist?
Seeing a melanoma specialist is critically important so you can get the very best care. Many specialists have access to melanoma clinical trials, which is especially important for late stage melanoma patients. AIM recommends seeing a melanoma specialist if you can. Do You Have Questions About Melanoma?
What is the melanoma and skin center?
The Melanoma and Skin Center has a special clinic with doctors focused on treating cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL), a group of rare diseases that affect the skin. I didn’t enjoy having cancer one bit, but the experience did teach me how I want to live my life. Need Directions?
How can we find a cure for melanoma?
Our focus on finding cures as part of the Melanoma Moon Shot program already has led to promising new immunotherapy treatments like ipilimumab, which uses your body’s defense system to find and destroy melanoma cells. At MD Anderson, innovative research combines with world-class expertise in diagnosing and treating skin cancers.
What is Ben Love/El Paso Corporation melanoma and skin center?
The Ben Love/El Paso Corporation Melanoma and Skin Center is committed to helping you win the fight against all types of skin cancer.