Skin Cancers
Maybe it's a growth on your skin or a sore that just wouldn't heal. Whatever the change in your skin, you have decided to get an expert opinion.
If you're concerned that you may have skin cancer, the doctors at the University of Chicago Hospitals can help. There are several different types of skin cancer, and our physicians are experts in knowing the distinctions--and how you can treat them. Often, the key to a cure is early detection. At the University of Chicago Hospitals, our doctors offer the latest diagnostic tools to catch melanoma--the most serious kind of skin cancer--in its early stages.
Many types of skin cancer can be cured with surgery, but some types require a more comprehensive approach. That's especially true for melanoma. At the University of Chicago, we offer advanced treatments for melanoma, based on years of intensive research and our doctors' own clinical experience at the bedside. Survival rates for patients with melanoma treated at the University of Chicago Hospitals are significantly higher than the national average.
When facing skin cancer, patients need education as well as responsive care. Our skilled, attentive specialists also can offer this kind of assistance. This includes helping patients understand the biology of the disease, the therapy they will receive, and how to manage any side effects they may experience.
