Care Providers

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Different medical professionals will be involved in your skin care treatment depending on the type of cancer you have.

For non-melanoma skin cancer, usually only a dermatologist is involved. An oncologist or other cancer specialist is typically not involved in your treatment.

For melanoma, a dermatologist is involved as well as a plastic surgeon or general surgeon. An oncologist will be involved if you need chemotherapy. A radiologist will conduct imaging tests as well as provide local radiation.

Key Takeaways

1. Different medical professionals will be involved depending on the type of cancer you have.

2. For non-melanoma skin cancer, usually only a dermatologist is involved.

3. For melanoma, you’ll see a dermatologist, a plastic surgeon or general surgeon, an oncologist if you need chemotherapy, and a radiologist for imaging tests and local radiation.