Skin Cancer Care for High Risk Patients
Medications that suppress the immune system may increase the odds of developing skin cancer. Learn how the Stanford High-Risk Skin Cancer Clinic helped one patient with advanced prevention and treatments.
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If you are at high risk for developing skin cancer due to an organ transplant or suppressed immune system, you need an advanced level of care. Our expert team catches skin cancers in the early stages, when they are easily treated. We believe in highly personalized care that involves carefully monitoring patients with early biopsies and frequent appointments. Our robust research program offers you access to clinical trials for melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma.
If your immune system is suppressed due to organ transplant or taking medications like azathioprine, your risk of developing skin cancer rises as much as ten-fold. You need a dermatologist who will follow you closely to catch and treat any potential cancers early, before they can cause serious health problems.
We understand the rigor required to monitor and treat people at high risk for skin cancer. Dr. Carolyn Lee, our clinical director, allots more time per patient than most dermatologists, and she sees them more frequently, so she can deliver personalized care.
If you are at an increased risk for developing skin cancer due to organ transplantation or another reason, we provide comprehensive care to keep your skin healthy. We offer:
We treat anyone who:
If you fall into high-risk category, learn when to schedule an appointment by reading about who we serve.
We specialize in treating squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma (especially locally advanced and metastatic) and melanoma. If you have a suspicious skin lesion of any kind, please schedule an appointment for an evaluation.
Medications that suppress the immune system may increase the odds of developing skin cancer. Learn how the Stanford High-Risk Skin Cancer Clinic helped one patient with advanced prevention and treatments.
Some medications required after transplant may increase odds of developing skin cancer. The Stanford High-Risk Skin Cancer Clinic offers advanced prevention, treatments, clinical trials and a tumor board.
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We want to make your treatment as effective as possible. If you are a transplant candidate, contact us before your transplant surgery so we can evaluate your post-transplant risk level for skin cancer and prepare a treatment plan in coordination with your transplant team. Please ask us any questions you have — we want to make you comfortable and prepared.
We welcome referrals from other clinics and health care providers and want to assure you that we'll provide your patient with the same level of personal care you give them.