Skin Cancer Specialists Salt Lake City UT

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

Local Businesses

Russell Haupt

(801) 293-8100
5292 South College Drive Suite 302
Salt Lake City, UT 84123


Johnson, Justin – Johnson Justin

(801) 424-3223
416 N Bedford Dr Ste 406
Salt Lake City, UT 84153


William John Seare

(801) 262-5552
5770 S 250 E Ste 235
Salt Lake City, UT 84107


Crombie, Courtney – Crombie Courtney

(801) 581-7719
9675 Brighton Way Penthouse
Salt Lake City, UT 84153


Richard Lee Anderson

801-363-3355
1002 E South Temple Ste 308
Salt Lake City, UT 84102


Massey, Marga – Massey Marga

(801) 585-2318
416 N Bedford Dr Ste 400
Salt Lake City, UT 84153


Rodney Schmelzer

(801) 743-0700
5089 South 900 East Suite 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84117


Patel, Bhupendra – Eye Institute Of Utah

(801) 266-2283
436 N Bedford Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84153


Dr.John N Clayton

(801)262-5552
6040 Fashion Blvd # 101
Salt Lake City, UT 84107


Marta Jean Petersen

801-581-6465
30 N 1900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84132


Pickens, James E – Extreme Wellness Clinic

(801) 264-8404
270 N Canon Dr # 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84153


Marc Neil Sanders

801-461-7987
2000 S 900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84105


Courtney Crombie

(801) 581-3271
30 North 1900 East Suite 3B400
Salt Lake City, UT 84132


Salt Lake Clinic Surgery

(801) 535-8117
436 N Bedford Dr Ste 105
Salt Lake City, UT 84153


Tena Rallis

(801) 591-7837
Univ Of Utah Medical Cente, 50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132


James Elliot Pickens

801-264-8404
555 E 4500 S Ste C200
Salt Lake City, UT 84107


Gerald Gene Krueger

801-581-5516
Bldg 4B454 30 N 1900 E,
Salt Lake City, UT 84132


Salt Lake Clinic Surgery

(801) 535-8117
333 S 900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84101


Marc Neil Sanders

(801) 464-7660
2000 S 900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84105


Surgi-Care Ctr Of Utah

(801) 266-2283
436 N Bedford Dr Ste 304
Salt Lake City, UT 84153


Skin Cancer Specialists FAQ in Salt Lake City, UT

Does cancer spread faster after biopsy?

A long-held belief by a number of patients and even some physicians has been that a biopsy can cause some cancer cells to spread. While there have been a few case reports that suggest this can happen — but very rarely — there is no need for patients to be concerned about biopsies, says Dr. Wallace.

How often is skin cancer fatal?

Death from basal and squamous cell skin cancers is uncommon. It’s thought that about 2,000 people in the US die each year from these cancers, and that this rate has been dropping in recent years.

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 long before melanoma becomes fatal?

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.

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 form of skin cancer is the most life threatening?

The most serious is melanoma. Our skin is made up of cells: basal cells, squamous cells and melanocytes. The different types of skin cancer are named for the skin cell where the cancer develops: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and 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.

What are 5 symptoms of skin cancer?

Moles on Your Skin. When it comes to spotting melanoma, moles are often the key. Itchy, Reddish Patches. From time to time, we all get rashes. Lumps and Bumps. Lesions. Any Unexpected Changes.

Can you live with skin cancer if untreated?

Why Not to Leave Skin Cancer Untreated. Skin cancer has two sides. On the one hand, it is fairly easy to detect and treat when done so at an early stage. On the other hand, when left untreated, skin cancer can cause disfigurement and even death.

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.

What is the easiest skin cancer to cure?

The most common skin cancers, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, are nonmelanoma skin cancers and rarely life threatening. They grow slowly, seldom spread beyond the skin, are easily found, and usually are cured.

What are the warning signs of basal cell carcinoma?

A shiny, skin-colored bump that’s translucent, meaning you can see a bit through the surface. A brown, black or blue lesion — or a lesion with dark spots — with a slightly raised, translucent border. A flat, scaly patch with a raised edge. A white, waxy, scar-like lesion without a clearly defined border.

What do cancerous sun spots look like?

The edges are irregular, ragged, notched, or blurred. The color is not the same all over and may include shades of brown or black, sometimes with patches of pink, red, white, or blue. The spot is larger than ¼ inch across – about the size of a pencil eraser – although melanomas can sometimes be smaller than this.

What happens if skin biopsy is positive?

Generally, after a patient receives positive melanoma results, his or her doctors will need to proceed with staging the malignancy— which essentially means determining the extent of the cancer—and developing a treatment plan based on how far the cancer has progressed.

How long can a person live with squamous cell carcinoma?

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) generally has a high survival rate. The 5-year survival is 99 percent when detected early. Once SCC has spread to the lymph nodes and beyond, the survival rates are lower. Yet this cancer is still treatable with surgery and other therapies, even in its advanced stages.