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Skin Cancer

City of Hope combines advanced diagnostics, aggressive, new treatments and the expertise of a closely coordinated group of specialists to provide the latest in care for patients with different types of skin cancer, including melanoma.

Skin cancer patients can also often access novel therapies not available elsewhere through our extensive clinical trials program.

Understanding the Difference Between Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in this country. Melanoma is only one type of skin cancer. There are several types of skin cancer, and each is named for the location in the skin where cancer forms.

Melanoma Risk Factors
Several risk factors are associated with developing melanoma, find out who is at risk and learn ways to reduce your risk of developing melanoma.

Diagnosing Melanoma
Physicians who treat melanoma use two tests to detect and diagnose melanomas before prescribing the optimal treatment plan and support services best suited for the indivdual patient.

Melanoma Treatment Options
City of Hope takes a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of melanoma which may include surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.

About Melanoma
Melanoma incidence rates are rising faster than any other type of cancer overall. Get the facts about melanoma and how it develops in the body.

Melanoma Symptoms
Early detection is the key to successful treatment and management of melanoma. Learn how to recognize the various symptoms that can help your physician identify, diagnose and treat the condition.

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