More than one million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed this year. Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, will account for almost 60,000 of those cases. The incidence of melanoma has increased every year since the 1970s. Through early detection and increased awareness, however, great progress is being made in the treatment of the disease.

The Melanoma Program at Blumenthal Cancer Center is committed to innovative therapies and offers comprehensive care for patients with skin cancer. The program provides all available treatment options including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and access to current research trials.

Under the direction of Richard White, MD, new melanoma patients are seen each Tuesday. The Melanoma Program consolidates the services of a multidisciplinary team in one central location. This allows patients to see multiple specialists during a single visit. The team meets twice weekly to discuss and define treatment options that will optimize the plan of care for each patient.

For more information, please call 704-355-2884 or 800-804-9376.