Skin Cancer Specialists West Hills CA

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

Local Businesses

Bruce E Rolston

(818) 884-9944
7325 Medical Center Dr – #103
West Hills, CA 91307


Jerome I Dickman Inc

(818) 340-3444
491 30Th St Ste 201
West Hills, CA 91307


Pacific West Dermatology, Plastic Surgery Laser

(818) 992-9200
7320 Woodlake Ave, Ste 310
West Hills, CA 91307


Zareh H Vartivarian

818-883-8477
7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 220
West Hills, CA 91307


Nadia Kihiczak

7230 Medical Center Dr Ste 600
West Hills, CA 91307


Golshani S Daniel

(818) 887-9974
747 52Nd St
West Hills, CA 91307


Vener Jerome D

(818) 888-7878
7011 Homewood Dr
West Hills, CA 91307


Lawrence Edward Stein

818-992-7786
7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 240
West Hills, CA 91307


Jerome Vener

(818) 888-7878
7345 Medical Center Drsuite 540
West Hills, CA 91307


Roston Bruce E

(818) 884-1693
7325 Medical Center Dr Ste 306
West Hills, CA 91308


Jerome I Dickman Inc

(818) 340-3444
7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 510
West Hills, CA 91308


Zareh Vartivarian

(818) 883-8477
Suite 220 7320 Woodlake Avenue
West Hills, CA 91307


Genevieve A Mac Donald

7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 230
West Hills, CA 91307


Westhills Dermatology Group

(818) 592-6005
7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 340
West Hills, CA 91307


Genevieve Macdonald

(818) 704-6897
Suite 420 7345 Medical Center Drive
West Hills, CA 91307


Vener Jerome D

(818) 888-7878
7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 540
West Hills, CA 91308


Genevieve A Macdonald

818-704-6897
7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 230
West Hills, CA 91307


David Seltzer

(818) 992-0331
7345 Medical Center Dr – Suite 540
West Hills, CA 91307


Genevieve A Mac Donald Inc

(818) 704-6897
7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 420
West Hills, CA 91308


Peter Grossman

(818) 981-2050
2961 Summit St Ste 1
West Hills, CA 91307


Skin Cancer Specialists FAQ in West Hills, CA

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 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.

Can skin cancer be fully cured?

It can usually be cured, but the disease is a major health concern because it affects so many people. About half of fair-skinned people who live to age 65 will have at least one skin cancer. Most can be prevented by protecting your skin from the sun and ultraviolet rays.

Does skin cancer make you tired?

General symptoms of metastatic skin cancer can include: fatigue. malaise. weight loss.

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 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.

Is skin cancer always terminal?

Most skin cancers can be cured if they’re treated before they have a chance to spread. However, more advanced cases of melanoma can be fatal. The earlier skin cancer is found and removed, the better your chances for a full recovery.

How quickly does skin cancer spread?

Melanoma can grow very quickly. It can become life-threatening in as little as 6 weeks and, if untreated, it can spread to other parts of the body.

What happens if a 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.

Can I have skin cancer for years and not know?

For example, certain types of skin cancer can be diagnosed initially just by visual inspection — though a biopsy is necessary to confirm the diagnosis. But other cancers can form and grow undetected for 10 years or more , as one study found, making diagnosis and treatment that much more difficult.

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.