Skin cancer center
The Skin Cancer Center at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving combines the expertise of dermatologists, medical oncologists and surgical oncologists to provide a destination for the screening, evaluation and treatment of malignant skin conditions.
Our team of experts has a steadfast commitment to excellence in the prevention, early detention and treatment for patients with skin malignancies. From the moment you choose Baylor Scott & White – Irving for cancer care, patients are connected with an oncology nurse navigator who will partner with them every step of the way.
The specialists at the Skin Cancer Center use advanced techniques to provide expert care for a variety of skin cancer, including:
- Melanoma
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Cutaneous sarcomas
- Merkel cell carcinoma
- Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP)
- Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL)
- Merkel cell carcinoma
A team approach
Every patient is unique and deserves a personalized plan of care. In close collaboration with primary care physicians, our multi-disciplinary team of experts engages in monthly cancer conferences to discuss, evaluate and recommend the best course of treatment for every patient. The care team at the Skin Cancer Center includes:
- Skin cancer screening
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Radiation therapy
- Specialized surgeries, including sentinel lymph node biopsy
- Plastic surgery
- Clinical trials (depending on patient eligibility)