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 (including neurosurgeons and thoracic surgeons), medical oncologists, and radiation therapists. 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. The NCCN Guidelines for treatment based on stage of disease are fully supported. In addition, clinical trials of new agents or combinations of agents are offered to try to prevent recurrence and to treat metastatic disease. Melanoma molecular tests and genetic screening are being used routinely to help direct and personalize treatments.

Treatments and Services

Diagnostics and Tests

Patient Resources

BMC offers a number of clinical trials specifically for patients with melanoma. Promising new techniques in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with melanoma are tested in these studies. The number and types of clinical trials available are constantly changing. View an up-to-date list of ongoing trials here. Those interested in participating in any clinical trials at BMC should talk with their physician.

Treatments

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Cancer Center

The Cancer Center’s experienced specialists combine their skills to create a personalized plan that takes all your needs into account. Our comprehensive, multi-specialty team appr…
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Skin Cancer Program

Our program offers oncology, dermatology, surgery, and more for all types of skin cancers, so your cancer treatment fits your life, not the other way around.