Skin Cancer Specialists Elyria OH

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

Local Businesses

Joyce Ann Lender

(440) 284-1400
1268 E Broad St Ste 1
Elyria, OH 44035


Friedman Roger L

(440) 934-8444
5321 Meadow Lane Ct
Elyria, OH 44035


Lender, Joyce

440-329-7760
1268 E Broad St Ste 1
Elyria, OH 44035


That’Skincredible

(440) 322-7032
128 E Broad St
Elyria, OH 44035


Secrist, John – Cleveland Clinic Elyria

(440) 322-0829
824 E Broad St
Elyria, OH 44035


North Coast Ob/Gyn

(440) 329-7375
125 E Broad St Ste 201
Elyria, OH 44035


Chari Ravi V

(440) 322-4510
210 E Broad St
Elyria, OH 44035


The Cleveland Clinic

(440) 322-0829
824 East Broad Street
Elyria, OH 44035


Ramsey Teresa

(440) 934-5454
5334 Meadow Lane Ct
Elyria, OH 44035


Secrist, John

440-322-0829
303 Chestnut Commons Dr
Elyria, OH 44035


Harris, Marypat – North East Laser Aesthetic Svc

(440) 329-7375
125 E Broad St # 201
Elyria, OH 44035


Lakeland Eye Surgeons & Consultants Inc

(440) 323-5431
673 E River St
Elyria, OH 44035


Cleveland Clinic Chestnut Commons-Elyria

(440) 366-9444
303 Chestnut Commons Dr
Elyria, OH 44035


Plank Timothy

(440) 414-9260
10325 Dewhurst Rd
Elyria, OH 44035


Secrist, John G – Cleveland Clinic Elyria

(440) 366-9444
303 Chestnut Commons Dr
Elyria, OH 44035


Bath & Body Works 584

(440) 324-9508
3321 Midway Mall
Elyria, OH 44035


Warren Robert Chris

(440) 934-7979
5077 Waterford Dr Ste 305
Elyria, OH 44035


Total Body Care

(440) 324-3013
41995 N Ridge Rd
Elyria, OH 44035


Cleveland Clinic

(440) 366-1415
303 Chestnut Commons Dr
Elyria, OH 44035


Kevin Wisler

440-329-7330
125 E Broad St Ste 302
Elyria, OH 44035


Skin Cancer Specialists FAQ in Elyria, OH

Is Stage 2 skin cancer curable?

Prognosis Stage 2 Melanoma: With appropriate treatment, Stage II melanoma is considered intermediate to high risk for recurrence or metastasis. The 5-year survival rate as of 2018 for local melanoma, including Stage II, is 98.4%. Learn more about melanoma survival rates.

Is melanoma flat or raised?

It usually appears as a round, raised lump on the surface of the skin that is pink, red, brown or black and feels firm to touch. It may develop a crusty surface that bleeds easily. It is usually found on sun-damaged skin on the head and neck.

Can a dermatologist 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.

Which skin cancer spreads the fastest?

Merkel cell carcinoma tends to grow fast and to spread quickly to other parts of your body. Treatment options for Merkel cell carcinoma often depend on whether the cancer has spread beyond the skin.

Which skin cancer has the best prognosis?

The subtypes of BCC that have a better prognosis are nodular and superficial. Desmoplastic SCC and adenosquamous carcinoma of the skin tend to come back after treatment and have a less favourable prognosis.

What does skin cancer look like when spreading?

Superficial spreading melanoma is the most common form and looks like an asymmetrical, discolored patch of skin with uneven borders. Lentigo maligna melanoma most often develops in older individuals and looks like a slightly raised blotchy patch of blue-black skin.

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.

What does late stage skin cancer look like?

Hard lump on the skin. Hard or swollen lymph nodes. Fatigue. Unexplained pain.

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.

What are the 4 types of skin cancer?

Basal cell carcinoma. Basal cells are the round cells found in the lower epidermis. Squamous cell carcinoma. Most of the epidermis is made up of flat, scale-like cells called squamous cells. Merkel cell cancer. Melanoma.

What kind of doctor should I see for skin cancer?

Dermatologists are experts in caring for the skin and have more experience diagnosing skin cancer than any other doctor. You can find a dermatologist by going to, Find a dermatologist.

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 skin cancers are fatal?

Melanoma, which means “black tumor,” is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It grows quickly and has the ability to spread to any organ. Melanoma comes from skin cells called melanocytes.