Experts In The Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Cancer
Melanoma Diagnosis and Treatments
Melanoma is no longer a terminal diagnosis!
If caught early in the stage of the disease, it can even be cured. Today there are many therapies used to treat Melanoma. Once diagnosed with the disease, we will work with you to discuss all your options.
As part of the diagnosis, we will determine the stage of your melanoma and make the appropriate treatment plan. At Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Specialists of Northern California, our doctors are trained with the latest techniques and medicines for the removal and/or treatment of your Melanoma. There are many factors to consider when developing a treatment plan. Those include your current and past health conditions. Every treatment plan is individualized and specific to your situation.
Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Specialists of Northern California is conveniently located in:
Yuba City: Serving patients from Marysville, Gridley, Colusa, Chico, Auburn, Grass Valley, and all surrounding areas.
Stockton: Serving patients from Lodi, Manteca, Galt, Modesto, and all surrounding areas.
Common types of treatment can include:
- Chemotherapy: this form of treatment includes powerful drugs to stop the growth of the cancer cells
- Immunotherapy: where we attempt to activate the body’s immune system so that the immune cells attack and destroy the cancer cells
- Radiation: the use of X-Ray and other types of radiation
- Surgery: the surgical removal of the melanoma
- Targeted Therapy: includes drugs and other methods that target the specific abnormal gene or protein.
Melanoma can happen to anyone – but it is more prevalent in light or fair-skinned people. Note: you can get a diagnosis of Melanoma even if you have not spent much time in the sun! Once the Melanoma abnormal cells quickly spread to other parts of your body.
Proper testing is required to determine if your growth is Melanoma and if it is malignant.
If you have a growth that you are concerned about or if a new skin growth appears on your body that is irregular in size or color, get checked by a trained Dermatologist right away. There is no need for concern until the trained professional examines it and determines the type of growth it is. Once Cancer is determined, the appropriate actions can be taken to remove it or to treat it accordingly.
Two Locations To Serve You Best
Yuba City Location
437 Del Norte Avenue
Yuba City, CA 95991
Phone: (530) 599-8703
fax: (530) 923-7362
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8am - 4:30pm
Stockton Location
1507 E. March Lane
Suite C
Stockton, CA 95210
Phone: (209) 227-5052
fax: (209) 475-8146
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 4:30pm
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