Cutaneous (Skin) Oncology

If you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer, it’s important to be evaluated by melanoma and nonmelanoma cancer experts before beginning treatment. We can help.

Our team of skin cancer specialists are recognized experts in the field. Several team members are among the “Best Doctors in the U.S.” and several have authored and edited articles and book chapters on melanoma and skin cancers. They are actively involved in clinical research in melanoma as part of our National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center designation.

Evaluation & Diagnosis

Each patient receives personal attention from the Cutaneous Oncology Multidisciplinary Team. During your initial visit, a physician will review your medical records and medical history, X-rays and pathology slides. The team meets regularly to discuss patient care issues and refine individual patient treatment plans.

Patients who benefit most from a consult with our Cutaneous Oncology Multidisciplinary Team include those:

  • Patients with previously untreated local-regional cancers of the skin, especially, melanoma.
  • Patients who have undergone surgery for malignancies of the skin before being seen at Karmanos Cancer Institute.
  • Any patient with melanoma or other cutaneous malignancies who specifically requests being seen for a second opinion.
  • Access to the most innovative treatment and surgical options, like Mohs, for your cancer type. To learn more about the surgical options available for skin cancer treatment, visit our Surgical Oncology Page.

Innovative, Individualized Care

The team uses the latest therapies and treatments to achieve optimum success for our patients. Here’s what patients can expect from our Cutaneous Oncology Multidisciplinary Team:

  • A passionate, caring, expert team, giving you the best chance of success.
  • A collaborative approach that considers all available treatment options, including clinical trials, for your specific type of skin cancer.
  • A carefully constructed treatment plan designed to achieve the best possible outcome.
  • Respectful, compassionate care that is responsive to your emotional needs and lifestyle.
  • Proactive, timely communication with you and your loved ones, and your personal physician.

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