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Skin Cancer

If you have moles consistent with the ABCDEs (signs) of skin cancer, Lehigh Valley Cancer Institute can help. Our team includes one of the few skin cancer diagnosis specialists in the region. And we offer the latest treatments, including Mohs surgery, for effective care that minimizes scarring.

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A skin cancer diagnosis can be frightening. But hope for a cure is within reach. Doctors at the Lehigh Valley Cancer Institute are leaders in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. We successfully treat common and complex skin cancers.

The ABCDEs of skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. And it’s curable when caught early, which is why it’s important to know the symptoms.

Skin cancer typically starts off with an abnormal mole. Talk to your doctor if you notice moles that are consistent with any of the ABCDEs of skin cancer:

mole

 

Asymmetric, meaning the shape of half the mole is not a mirror image of the other half

 


 

Borders with irregular edges

 

 


 

Color of the mole is different from one end to the other

 

 


 

Diameter (size) is wider than the eraser tip of a pencil

 

 


 

Evolving or changing over time, meaning it is growing or changing color

 

 

Types of skin cancer we treat

Types of skin cancer we treat include:

  • Basal cell carcinoma
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma
  • Melanoma
  • Merkel cell tumors
  • Soft tissue sarcoma
  • Squamous cell carcinoma

Skin cancer care at Lehigh Valley Cancer Institute

Our membership in the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Alliance brings you world-class skin cancer care close to home. You have access to new care techniques and clinical trials that are typically only available in large cities. Additional highlights of our program include:

  • Surgical expertise: We help many people become cancer-free with surgery. We remove only the minimum necessary amount of tissue, so you receive effective care that minimizes scars or other changes to your appearance. Find out more about cancer surgery.
  • Precise diagnosis: We are the only cancer center in the region with experts fully dedicated to diagnosing skin conditions (dermatopathologists). We determine the type of skin cancer and how serious it is so you receive care that meets your needs.
  • Support: Your care team includes a nurse navigator who is available to you throughout your cancer care journey. Our navigators lend a caring ear, coordinate helpful services and make appointments for you. Read more about nurse navigators.

Treatments for skin cancer

Our multidisciplinary clinic helps you get the care that’s best for your unique circumstances. In one visit, you see multiple skin cancer experts and receive a personalized treatment plan. Find out more about multidisciplinary cancer clinics. Your care plan may include:

  • Mohs surgery: This innovative form of skin cancer surgery removes cancer tissue layer by layer for the best possible results. Mohs is one of many surgical treatments we offer.
  • Reconstructive surgery: We work alongside Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) plastic surgeons to minimize scarring following skin cancer surgery.
  • Radiation therapy: We offer all the latest options, including intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). We use special technology to focus radiation beams to the precise shape of the cancer for added protection to nearby healthy tissue. Read more about radiation therapy.  
  • Cancer drugs (chemotherapy): You have access to today’s best available chemotherapy drugs. Our cancer experts recommend the drugs that are best for your circumstances and tailor the doses to help you achieve excellent results. Get more information about chemotherapy.
  • Immunotherapy: Our participation in clinical trials gives you access to promising new treatments, including immunotherapy. This treatment works by “training” your immune system to recognize and rid the body of cancer cells. Read more about immunotherapy.

Pregnant and Diagnosed with Melanoma

To help Mariah Veley survive cancer and deliver a healthy baby, Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute team devised effective, safe care.

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Get a second opinion

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance (MSK Cancer Alliance) member

Our membership in the MSK Cancer Alliance brings you world-class care close to home.

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You don’t have to travel to big cities for exceptional cancer care. Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute offers leading-edge treatments and more.

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