Head and neck skin cancer (melanoma)
Our experts in medical and radiation oncology, head and neck surgery, and speech and rehabilitation therapy offer specialized care for patients. We provide superior diagnostic and treatment options for melanoma at all stages.
Risk assessment
We collaborate with our colleagues in dermato-pathology, and with our Odette Cancer Centre skin and melanoma care teams to assess relevant complexions, sunlight exposure, and medical health history (previous diagnosis of melanoma/family history/genetics).
Diagnosis & treatment options
If a mole or a pigmented area of the skin appears abnormal, the following tests and procedures are implemented for diagnosis of melanoma:
- skin exams: checks for abnormal color, size, shape, or texture
- biopsies: procedure to remove abnormal tissue and a small amount of normal surrounding tissue for pathology review
Supportive care and information
Clinical trials
About skin cancer
Skin is the body’s largest organ consisting of two main layers (epidermis-upper and dermis-lower). Melanoma (skin cancer) is a disease which begins in the epidermis and consists of three kinds of cells: squamous, basal, and melanocytes.
