Skin Cancer Treatment

Our dedicated team, including surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists and more specialists, work closely together and with you to create a personalized treatment plan. Your provider will tell you about any clinical trial for which you may be eligible and, if you choose to take part, a team of oncology and research-certified nurses will help you navigate the process from start to completion. And you have access to a full range of cancer support services right here at home.

For more information and to make your appointment, call 1-888-569-1000.

Surgery

Surgery may be performed to remove the tumor, as well as some surrounding tissue to help ensure the skin cancer is eliminated. Nearby lymph nodes may also be removed if the cancer has spread there.

Radiation Therapy

AtlantiCare uses the most advanced technology available to target skin cancer with extreme precision. Treatments include intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), both of which focus high-dose radiation directly at the tumor while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

Medical Therapy

As part of our whole-body medical oncology program, we offer the latest and most effective chemotherapy options. Whenever possible, AtlantiCare uses newer medications that help minimize the side effects of chemotherapy.

We also offer immunotherapy — newer, FDA-approved drug therapies that help your own immune system fight the cancer. This treatment may be beneficial if you have advanced melanoma and used along with surgery and/or chemotherapy.