Skin Cancer Specialists Stoneham MA

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

Local Businesses

Gee Peter E

(781) 662-2229
3 Woodland Rd Ste 216B
Stoneham, MA 02180


Center For Plastic Surgery & Personal Development

(781)662-6300
3 Woodland Road
Stoneham, MA 02180


Jonathan Hall

(781) 279-7930
92 Montvale Ave Suite 3300
Stoneham, MA 02180


John Michael Tomich

781-279-1952
91 Montvale Ave
Stoneham, MA 02180


Peter Ellzey Gee

781-662-2229
3 Woodland Rd Ste 216
Stoneham, MA 02180


Darius M Ameri

781-662-2288
3 Woodland Rd
Stoneham, MA 02180


John Michael Tomich

(781) 279-1952
91 Montvale Ave
Stoneham, MA 02180


Jonathan Hall

Suite 3300 92 Montvale Ave
Stoneham, MA 02180


Dr.Jonathan Hall

781-245-7930
92 Montvale Avenue #3300
Stoneham, MA 02180


Hall Jonathan D

(781) 279-7930
92 Montvale Ave
Stoneham, MA 02180


Jonathan Hall

781-279-7930
92 Montvale Ave Ste 3300
Stoneham, MA 02180


Ellen Malsky

781-279-2738
61 Main St Ste 8
Stoneham, MA 02180


Steven Cronquist

(781) 391-0778
92 Montvale Ave – Ste 3000
Stoneham, MA 02180


Hand & Plastic Surgery Specialty

(781) 245-7930
92 Montvale Ave
Stoneham, MA 02180


Donald Grande

781-438-6350
92 Montvale Ave Ste 3000
Stoneham, MA 02180


Peter Gee

(781) 662-2229
3 Woodland Road Suite 216B
Stoneham, MA 02180


Arthur Kf Tong

781-662-2066
3 Woodland Rd Ste 301
Stoneham, MA 02180


Skin Cancer Specialists FAQ in Stoneham, MA

Can you live a full life after melanoma?

almost all people (almost 100%) will survive their melanoma for 1 year or more after they are diagnosed. around 90 out of every 100 people (around 90%) will survive their melanoma for 5 years or more after diagnosis.

What type of skin cancer is most difficult to treat?

Melanoma is not as common as basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas but is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. If left untreated or caught in a late-stage, melanomas are more likely to spread to organs beyond the skin, making them difficult to treat and potentially life-limiting.

What does Stage 1 skin cancer look like?

At first, cancer cells appear as flat patches in the skin, often with a rough, scaly, reddish, or brown surface. These abnormal cells slowly grow in sun-exposed areas.

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.

Which is worse basal or squamous?

Though not as common as basal cell (about one million new cases a year), squamous cell is more serious because it is likely to spread (metastasize). Treated early, the cure rate is over 90%, but metastases occur in 1%–5% of cases. After it has metastasized, it’s very difficult to treat.

What happens if melanoma is caught too late?

If melanoma is caught and treated early, it also responds very well to treatment. However, when it is not treated early, it can advance and spread to other parts of the body and can be fatal. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, over 7,000 people will die from melanoma this year alone.

Will skin cancer show up on a blood test?

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.

Do you feel unwell with skin cancer?

General symptoms hard lump on your skin. unexplained pain. feeling very tired or unwell.

What are the odds of dying from skin cancer?

The five-year survival rate for people whose melanoma is detected and treated before it spreads to the lymph nodes is 99%. The five-year survival rate for melanoma that spreads to nearby lymph nodes is 68%. The five-year survival rate for melanoma that spreads to distant lymph nodes and other organs is 30%.

What organ system does melanoma affect?

Melanoma can spread to parts of your body far away from where the cancer started. This is called advanced, metastatic, or stage IV melanoma. It can move to your lungs, liver, brain, bones, digestive system, and lymph nodes.