Skin Cancer Specialists Downey CA

Find Skin Cancer Specialists in Downey, CA. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Downey, CA.

Local Businesses

Gerard Nat

562-904-8280
10800 Paramount Blvd Ste 301
Downey, CA 90241


Scpmg-Garden Mob

(562) 657-4292
2330 Post St # 5
Downey, CA 90242


Joseph Glenn Winship

562-803-1331
9449 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242


Cosmetic Laser & Sculpting Inc

562-896-9946
11942 Paramount Blvd Suite B
Downey, CA 90241


Nat Gerard

(562) 904-6116
10800 Paramount Blvd, #301
Downey, CA 90241


Terrence Patrick Greeson

562-869-2478
11411 Brookshire Ave Ste 304
Downey, CA 90241


Ayoub Elias J

(562) 862-5160
45 Castro St # 410
Downey, CA 90241


Western Hand Center

(562) 923-9351
513 Parnassus Ave
Downey, CA 90240


Neil Elliot Klein

(562) 861-8246
11480 Brookshire Ave – Ste 306
Downey, CA 90241


Zober, Laurel A – Downey Dermatologic Med Grp

(562) 869-2478
11480 Brookshire Ave # 109
Downey, CA 90241


Nat Gerard

562- 904-6116
10800 S Parmount Blvd Ste 301
Downey, CA 90241


Greeson, Terrence P – Downey Dermatologic Med Grp

(562) 869-2478
11480 Brookshire Ave, #109
Downey, CA 90241


Aivazian Steve Dr

562- 869-1686
10805 Paramount Blvd
Downey, CA 90241


Juris Kivuls

(562) 657-4958
3580 California St
Downey, CA 90242


Laurel Ann Zober

562-869-2478
11411 Brookshire Ave Ste 304
Downey, CA 90241


Blose Douglas A Inc

562- 923-6450
11525 Brookshire Ave – Ste 101
Downey, CA 90241


Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Incorporated

(562) 869-2478
11480 Brookshire Ave, Ste 304
Downey, CA 90241


Neil E Klein Inc

(562) 861-8246
45 Castro St # 150
Downey, CA 90241


Seong Theing Yong

9449 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242


Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Inc

562- 869-2478
11480 Brookshire Ave – Ste 109
Downey, CA 90241


Skin Cancer Specialists FAQ in Downey, CA

Does skin cancer show up in blood tests?

Can Blood Tests or Scans Detect Skin Cancer? Currently, blood tests and imaging scans like MRI or PET are not used as screening tests for skin cancer.

Can you have melanoma for years and not know?

“You could have melanoma for a long time before you realize it, because some types are not so obvious. Some aggressive forms, like nodular melanoma, grow fast, are visible and can hurt or bleed.” While certain groups may be at a higher risk for melanoma, anyone can get the disease.

Do you feel ill with skin cancer?

You can feel well and still have skin cancer Most people who find a suspicious spot on their skin or streak beneath a nail feel fine. They don’t have any pain. They don’t feel ill. The only difference they notice is the suspicious-looking spot.

What is the slowest spreading skin cancer?

Basal cell carcinoma accounts for more than 90 percent of all skin cancers in the United States and is the most common of all cancers. Typically, it is a slow-growing cancer that seldom spreads to other parts of the body.

What is the life expectancy of someone with basal cell carcinoma?

Survival for most non-melanoma skin cancers is excellent. The 5-year relative survival for BCC is 100%. This means that, on average, all of the people diagnosed with BCC are just as likely to live at least 5 years after their diagnosis as people in the general population.

What organs does melanoma spread to first?

Doctors have known for decades that melanoma and many other cancer types tend to spread first into nearby lymph nodes before entering the blood and traveling to distant parts of the body.

How do you know if skin cancer has spread?

Basal and squamous cell cancers don’t often spread to other parts of the body. But if your doctor thinks your skin cancer might spread, you might need imaging tests, such as MRI or CT scans.

What happens if you ignore skin cancer?

These skin cancers will continue to grow if nothing is done to stop them. Extended growth can result in involvement of vital structures like the nose, eyes, ears, bone, tendon or muscle and can become disfiguring or even life-threatening. Fortunately, most of the time they grow very slowly.

How do doctors know if skin cancer has spread?

For people with more-advanced melanomas, doctors may recommend imaging tests to look for signs that the cancer has spread to other areas of the body. Imaging tests may include X-rays, CT scans and positron emission tomography (PET) scans.

Can a doctor tell if a mole is cancerous just by looking at it?

A visual check of your skin only finds moles that may be cancer. It can’t tell you for sure that you have it. The only way to diagnose the condition is with a test called a biopsy. If your doctor thinks a mole is a problem, they will give you a shot of numbing medicine, then scrape off as much of the mole as possible.

How urgent is skin cancer?

You’ll have an urgent referral (within 2 weeks) if you have squamous cell skin cancer. Basal cell skin cancers usually do not need an urgent referral, but you should still see a specialist within 18 weeks. The specialist will examine your skin and may do a biopsy to confirm a diagnosis of skin cancer.

What does the beginning of squamous cell carcinoma look like?

SCCs can appear as thick, rough, scaly patches that may crust or bleed. They can also resemble warts, or open sores that don’t completely heal. Sometimes SCCs show up as growths that are raised at the edges with a lower area in the center that may bleed or itch.