Overview
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a rare form of skin cancer. CTCL most often develops over many years. It can cause a wide variety of symptoms, ranging from itchy skin to skin tumors and infections.
Why choose Mayo Clinic
- Experience and expertise. Because it is so rare, few doctors have ever seen individuals with CTCL. However, Mayo Clinic experts have diagnosed and treated many patients with this disease. Mayo Clinic is one of the few facilities in the United States that offers comprehensive diagnosis of CTCL.
- Team approach. At Mayo Clinic, a team of specialists will work together to coordinate your care. They will likely include specialists in skin (dermatology) and blood (hematology) diseases, radiation therapy and laboratory medicine, as well as specialists from other departments as needed.
- Time for you. Mayo Clinic doctors take the time to listen to you about your problem, to explain your options and answer your questions.
- Comprehensive options. There are many different treatments for CTCL, ranging from skin creams and gels to chemotherapy, light therapy or radiation therapy. Treatment often involves a combination of therapies. Mayo Clinic doctors are familiar with all treatments options for CTCL and your team will work with you to provide the best possible care.
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