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Dermatologist Michael Marchetti participates in our annual free skin cancer screenings and, he says, is “deeply committed to compassionate patient communication.”
Skin Cancer, and how we can help.
If you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer, you are facing many decisions — choices that can be overwhelming and hard. Where should you go for care? What’s your first step? At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we too are constantly thinking of those questions — and how we can be the answer to all of them. Each member of your team at MSK is an expert in skin cancer and is dedicated to giving you the best outcome and quality of life possible.
Reading this guide is a good place to begin learning more about skin cancer and how we diagnose and treat it. From here, you can visit other sections of our skin cancer guide for more in-depth information.
Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissue of the skin. It is the most common type of cancer, diagnosed in one in five Americans by age 70. If skin cancer is detected early, it can usually be treated with topical medications, procedures done in the office by a dermatologist, or an outpatient surgery. More advanced skin cancer may require surgery, radiation therapy, or treatment with drugs.
Our doctors focus exclusively on caring for people with cancer. They have extensive experience identifying what make each person’s cancer unique and supporting patients and their loved ones throughout their care. The MSK difference
Need financial help?
No one should have to worry about paying for the care that could save their life. If you are concerned about managing the cost of your cancer treatment, we may be able to help. Financial support at MSK
Questions about insurance?
When choosing a hospital for cancer care, understanding your insurance coverage can be confusing and stressful. Our insurance specialists are here to help. Understanding insurance at MSK
