Skin Cancers
The OSUCCC – James is pioneering research and advanced treatments that positively impact the lives of people with melanoma and other types of skin cancer.
The OSUCCC – James is pioneering research and advanced treatments that positively impact the lives of people with ...
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If you’ve been diagnosed with or are at risk of developing skin cancer, where you go for care matters. With our internationally recognized skin cancer experts, the OSUCCC – James is a clear choice for that care.
Why choose The James for skin cancer care
The OSUCCC – James is home to a team of world-renowned experts who treat every facet of skin cancer from premalignant conditions, preventing cancer from occurring, to advanced metastatic forms of the disease. While providing compassionate care and excellence, these experts further specialize in various types of cancer, so whether you’re diagnosed with melanoma or the much rarer Merkel cell carcinoma, you’ll be in good hands here.
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Patient Stories
Kelly Bishop – Melanoma Patient Story
After Kelly Bishop learned she had melanoma, she received treatment that included surgery and immunotherapy from the OSUCCC – James. Now, she considers her treatment team family.
John M – Melanoma Patient Story
Throughout his fight against stage IV melanoma, John M. has valued the partnerships that he’s developed at the OSUCCC – James. “Everyone there has listened to my input and collaborated with me,” he says.
Collaboration leads to better outcomes
We know that collaboration across various disciplines offers those with skin cancer a better chance of a cure and a more positive experience. That’s why we’re home to the unique Multidisciplinary Skin Cancer Clinic, which gives everyone newly diagnosed with an onsite, thorough evaluation and review of treatment options.
This evaluation includes expertise from radiation oncology, surgical oncology, medical oncology, neuro-oncology and dermatology — all on the same day — so that together, you and the experts can determine the best treatment plan.
Episode 124: Injecting the flu vaccine directly into melanoma tumors, with Carlo Contreras, MD
The James Cancer-Free World Podcast
In a James clinical trial, the influenza vaccine is injected directly into the melanoma of a patient. Carlo Contreras, MD, a surgical oncologist, explains how he expanded upon a basic concept that has been around for decades to create this clinical trial.
The James Cancer-Free World Podcast
In a James clinical trial, the influenza vaccine is injec...
read moreExpertise in highly specialized treatments
Additionally, those with skin cancer have access to advanced treatment procedures performed only at the OSUCCC – James by internationally recognized specialists in melanoma. Some of these therapies include Mohs micrographic surgery, T-VEC injectable immunotherapy, photodynamic therapy and others.
We’re consistently adding new and innovative ways to treat skin cancer through our robust research and clinical trials program.
Articles on Cancer
Cell therapy harnesses the immune system in a different way to stop skin cancer
A new cancer treatment that uses a person’s own immune cells has been approved by the FDA.
Melanoma research could reduce surgical skin removal
Skin cancer experts at the OSUCCC – James are conducting studies on how to improve results and lessen side effects for skin cancer surgery.
Do you need regular skin cancer screenings?
An Ohio State skin cancer expert discusses how often you should be screened for skin cancer and why it’s important to your health.
The James Skin and Melanoma Center
Providing comprehensive care for people with skin cancer and those at risk of it. The James Skin and Melanoma Center provides a multidisciplinary approach to treating your skin cancer with all the services you need in one convenient and state-of-the-art place.
This center offers everything from screening and diagnostic testing to genetic evaluation to the most advanced procedures, such as the Mohs micrographic surgery.
Learn more about The James Skin and Melanoma Center in Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care.
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The work being done at the OSUCCC – James is exciting, it’s revolutionary and it’s creating a cancer-free world.
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