Skin Cancer Specialists Des Plaines IL

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

Local Businesses

Physicians’ Body Sculpturing Ceer

(847)297-8207
680 N. Lake Shore Drive Suite 1208
Des Plaines, IL 60018


Peter Eric Johnson

847-296-5470
8901 Golf Rd Ste 204
Des Plaines, IL 60016


M V Makhlouf

(847)297-8001
680 N Lake Shore Drive #1325
Des Plaines, IL 60016


M. Vincent Makhlouf

(847) 297-8001
60 E Delaware Pl Fl 15
Des Plaines, IL 60016


Dr.Mansour Makhlouf

(847) 297-8001
9301 Golf Road Suite 110 #110
Des Plaines, IL 60016


Peter Johnson

(847) 296-5470
8901 W. Golf Road Suite 204
Des Plaines, IL 60016


Harry Aaron Springer

(847) 853-9900
10400 W Higgins Rd – Suite 100
Des Plaines, IL 60018


Hoag, Jeanne

847-759-4060
100 N River Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016


Peter E Johnson Sc

(847) 296-5470
505 North Lake Shore Drive Suite 214
Des Plaines, IL 60016


Stefan Szczerba

(312) 919-1229
680 N Lake Shore Dr # 1201
Des Plaines, IL 60018


M Vincent Makhlouf

(847) 297-8001
680 N Lake Shore Dr # 1125
Des Plaines, IL 60016


Jeffrey A Halpern Ltd

(847) 827-6300
875 N. Michigan Avenue Suite 3850
Des Plaines, IL 60016


Midwest Center-Sight

(847) 824-3127
875 N Michigan Ave Ste 1318
Des Plaines, IL 60016


Skin Cancer Specialists FAQ in Des Plaines, IL

What vitamins fight melanoma?

Some studies report that normal levels of vitamin D 3 at the time of diagnosis are associated with a better prognosis in patients with melanoma. High circulating vitamin D concentration has been found to be associated with reduced melanoma progression and improved survival.

What stage melanoma is terminal?

Stage 4 is the most advanced phase of melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. This means the cancer has spread from the lymph nodes to other organs, most often the lungs. Some doctors also refer to stage 4 melanoma as advanced melanoma.

What cancers are not treatable?

Pancreatic cancer. Mesothelioma. Gallbladder cancer. Esophageal cancer. Liver and intrahepatic bile duct cancer. Lung and bronchial cancer. Pleural cancer. Acute monocytic leukemia.

What is the hardest skin cancer 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.

Can you pass away from melanoma?

Melanoma is usually curable when detected and treated early. Once it has spread deeper into the skin or other parts of the body, it becomes more difficult to treat and can be deadly. The estimated five-year survival rate for U.S. patients whose melanoma is detected early is about 99 percent.

How do you beat skin cancer?

Freezing. Your doctor may destroy actinic keratoses and some small, early skin cancers by freezing them with liquid nitrogen (cryosurgery). Excisional surgery. Mohs surgery. Curettage and electrodesiccation or cryotherapy. Radiation therapy. Chemotherapy. Photodynamic therapy. Biological therapy.

How long can you let skin cancer go?

Because it can be quickly growing, it’s very dangerous to leave melanoma untreated. This skin cancer can become life-threatening within 4-6 weeks. The cure rate is high, however, if the melanoma is diagnosed and treated when it is thin or at an early stage.

What foods help melanoma?

Antioxidants, such as retinol, are important for a healthy immune system. Studies have found that higher intake of retinol-rich foods, such as fish, milk, eggs, dark green leafy vegetables, and orange/yellow fruits and vegetables led to a 20 percent reduced risk of developing melanoma.

How long can you have basal cell carcinoma before it spreads?

The cancer is the result of cumulative damage of years spent in the sun, and may take 20 years to manifest. Although it’s often more common in older people, it can occur in younger adults, too. Basal cell carcinoma spreads very slowly and very rarely will metastasize, Dr. Christensen says.

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.

Where is the first place skin cancer spreads to?

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 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.