Skin cancer and melanoma patients at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) will be treated at the Multidisciplinary Skin Oncology Clinic by a team of specialists in the fields of surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and dermatology. One of the surgeons treating melanoma patients brought the sentinel lymph node biopsy technique to the Northwest, and is by far the most experienced physician with this technique in the area.

Team members are providing innovative new treatments for melanoma, including vaccine trials, gene therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy. The medical team is assisted by a nursing staff with extensive experience in taking care of the physical and emotional needs of skin cancer patients. Patients also have access to a social worker, a nutritional counselor, and a pain clinic.

Merkel cell carcinoma is also treated at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Click here for more information about Merkel Cell Carcinoma. 

In the news
New studies by scientists at the University of Washington and Rutgers University have shown that caffeine applied to the skin reverses ultraviolet-induced damage and reduces skin cancer. To read the Seattle PI article, click here.

For King-5 videos on the latest skin cancer treatment advancements and patients' stories, click here.

For new patient appointments at the SCCA, or to inquire about our services, please call the Patient Intake Office at (206) 288-SCCA (7222).

August 2007