Skin Cancer Program

Conditions We Treat

We treat all types of skin cancer, including the below.

Cutaneous Lymphoma

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), the care of patients with cutaneous lymphoma is a collaborative, multidisciplinary process. BMC’s Cancer Care Center organizes its services around each patient, bringing together the expertise of diverse specialists to manage care from the first consultation through treatment and follow-up visits. The Cancer Care Center is dedicated to providing treatment that is effective and innovative in curing and controlling cancer while managing its impact on quality of life.

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Kaposi’s Sarcoma

Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) is a cancer that causes patches cancer cells and blood cells to grow in the lining of the mouth, nose and throat or in other organs. There are four types of Kaposi’s sarcoma. The most common type is AIDS-related KS, which develops in those infected with HIV. Classic KS occurs mainly in older people of Mediterranean, Eastern European, and Middle Eastern descent. Endemic KA occurs in people living in Equatorial Africa, and latrogenic KS occurs in people whose immune systems are compromised after an organ transplant.

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Melanoma

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), the care of patients with melanoma is a collaborative, multidisciplinary process, offering the full spectrum of services for early to advanced stages of the disease and involving dermatologists, specialized surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation therapists.

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

This is the most common cancer of the sinuses and adjacent skull base. The rapidly dividing cells which comprise the lining of the inner nose and sinuses degenerate into uncontrolled cancer in some people. This cancer is locally destructive. It can involve the sinuses, eyes, brain, and the roof of the mouth. It can extend deep into the cheek as well. In some cases, the lymph nodes of the neck can be involved or the cancer may spread further.

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