Skin Cancer

Overview

Skin cancer, cancer that forms in skin cells, typically develops on areas of sun-exposed skin but may also appear elsewhere on your body. There are two major types of skin cancer:

• Melanoma
• Nonmelanoma, such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and other less common forms

Why choose Mayo Clinic for skin cancer

• Experience and expertise. Mayo Clinic skin specialists (dermatologists) are nationally known for their extensive experience in treating both common and rare types of skin cancer. Mayo doctors treat thousands of people with skin cancer each year.
• Newest treatments and research. Mayo Clinic offers the latest treatments for skin cancer as well as clinical trials of experimental treatments. Mayo surgeons have extensive expertise and specialized training in Mohs surgery, performing thousands of these surgeries annually. Mayo's leading edge cancer research gives you access to new potential treatment discoveries.
• Comprehensive cancer center. Mayo Clinic Cancer Center meets strict standards for a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center, recognizing scientific excellence and a multidisciplinary approach focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and in Jacksonville, Fla., are ranked among the Best Hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report.

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