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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with melanoma, Roswell Park’s melanoma team is here for you. We believe every patient is unique and we approach cancer treatment on an individual and personal basis, treating the whole person, not just the cancer. Our melanoma experts will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that meets your needs.

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Melanoma Survivor: Scott

Scott, a melanoma survivor in his 20s who frequented tanning salons as a teen, shares his story.

Skin Cancer Survivor: Jim

Jim wasn't very concerned after noticing a small spot on his chest. However, a biopsy revealed that Jim had melanoma.

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Nationally Recognized

One of only three National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in New York State, RPCI is the only hospital in New York named a Leapfrog Top Hospital for 2012.

Setting the Bar

Roswell Park physicians play leadership roles in developing the National Comprehensive Cancer Center (NCCN) guidelines that detail the best ways of preventing, detecting and treating cancer. The NCCN Guidelines are the most widely-used standards in the United States.

Experienced Faculty

Every RPCI medical, surgical and radiation oncologist on the melanoma team has extensive subspecialty experience in diagnosing and treating melanoma.

Cutting-edge Therapies

The newest and most promising therapies for treating melanoma are only available at select comprehensive cancer centers. Roswell Park is one of only three National Cancer Institute-designated centers in New York State.

Pioneering Clinical Trials

Roswell Park strives to find better ways to treat this disease through clinical trials, many of which have been pioneered and launched by our own translational research team.

Available Melanoma sarcoma Cancer Clinical Trials

Cancer Talk Blog

Roswellness Radio: Immunotherapy in Melanoma Treatment
Have Fun in the Sun Safely
Improving Chemotherapy Response Rates for Melanoma Patients: Case Study Provides Possible Clue

News

Roswell Park Officials Applaud Lawmakers for Passing Tanning Legislation
RPCI Researcher Receives Large Grant Award from the American Cancer Society