Center for Melanoma Research and Treatment
Melanoma, or skin cancer, is the most common of all cancers. Most skin cancers are basal cell or squamous cell cancers. These non-melanoma skin cancers do not spread easily, are less threatening and are seldom fatal. Melanoma accounts for about 5% of all diagnosed skin cancers and is far more serious. If detected early, melanoma can almost always be cured, but when melanoma is not detected early it is much more likely to spread and can be fatal.
The best defense against developing skin cancer of any type is prevention and early detection. Beyond that, there are many new options for skin cancer treatment. CPMC is one of the best melanoma treatment centers, located in San Francisco, CA. We serve not only San Francisco but the entire San Francisco Bay Area including Marin County and Northern California.
Use these pages to learn your melanoma treatment options, as well as identify the best skin cancer specialist for your specific needs.
Our Team - Meet our Top Skin Cancer Physicians
San Francisco-based Experts in Skin Cancer Treatment
(left to right top)
Mark Singer, M.D., Mohammed Kashani, M.D., Daniel Glaubiger, M.D. (retired), Richard Sagebiel, M.D., Stanley P.L. Leong, M.D. (left to right bottom) Stephen Bunker, M.D, David Minor, M.D, John Moretto, M.D., Roy Abendroth, M.D. (not shown: Peter Richards, M.D., and Wei Wang, M.D.)
We have one of the very best teams of skin cancer / melanoma specialists based in San Francisco. Our real mission is to structure the best skin cancer treatment regimen for each potential patient. No two patients are exactly alike; so we strongly recommend that you reach out for an initial interview and evaluation of your skin condition.
Finding the best San Francisco skin cancer doctor for you begins with an initial consultation.
- Learn More about our Team of Top Skin Cancer Specialists
- Learn More About Our Head and Neck Cancer Program
News Highlights on Melanoma Treatment
The treatment and prevention of melanoma is a rapidly changing field. At CPMC San Francisco, we often have educational events, lectures, free information kits, and other services for the public. Here are some of our more recent news items or announcements.
Skin Cancer Conditions, Treatments, and Services
Skin cancer is as complex as the patients we see. Use the links below to learn more about your best skin cancer treatment options, browse our staff of San Francisco's top skin cancer / melanoma specialists, reach out to schedule an initial consultation and more.
Patient education and involvement are the keys to the successful treatment of melanoma. Our record of skin cancer treatment success depends on our patients' active education and involvement.
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Treatment Options and Guidelines
- Melanoma Support Groups
- Research and Clinical Trials in Skin Cancer
- Contact Us / Find the Best Melanoma Specialist for You
Helpful Websites on Melanoma and Skin Cancer Symptoms and Treatment
Bryan Hemming Cancer Care Center
California Pacific Medical Center
Comprehensive Cancer Services. The Bryan Hemming Cancer Care Center at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco features some of the top-rated cancer physicians and best cancer surgeons in the San Francisco Bay Area, Marin county and Northern California. Providing personalized patient care using the most successful cancer treatment options available is what we do best.
