Melanoma at Fred Hutch Cancer Center

Experts in Melanoma Care

At Fred Hutch, we surround you with a team of specialists who work closely together to provide expert, targeted care and compassionate support through your melanoma treatment and beyond.

We guide you every step of the way, combining our deep clinical expertise in melanoma with a commitment to meet your unique needs. 

As part of our holistic approach, we’ll connect you with a group of world-class professionals for support, like registered dietitians, physical therapists and psychologists. We integrate supportive care services into your cancer treatment.

Melanoma Information

Get the facts on melanoma from what it is to how common it is. Fred Hutch is here with expert care and support.

Melanoma Symptoms

It’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms of early melanoma — when it is highly treatable. Find out more about how to assess melanoma symptoms.

Melanoma Types

Learn about the four main cutaneous (skin) melanoma types — and what they looks like — as well as non-cutaneous melanoma types.

Melanoma Stages

Melanoma stages describe how far melanoma has spread. Learn more about each stage and why it matters in treatment planning.

Screening and Diagnosis

Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, compared to basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma. But most skin melanoma can be cured if it’s found and treated early before it spreads. Learn about screening and how melanoma is diagnosed.

Treatments and Therapies

Our providers are experts in the full spectrum of melanoma treatments, including surgery, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and radiation therapy.

Melanoma Specialists at Fred Hutch

Meet your melanoma care team at Fred Hutch, from dermatologists to supportive care specialists, all dedicated to your treatment.

Melanoma Research and Clinical Trials

Explore new breakthroughs from Fred Hutch researchers who are pioneering melanoma treatments, clinical trials, early detection methods and more.

Melanoma Risk Factors and Prevention

Learn how to examine your skin for signs of melanoma and learn which general skin cancer warning signs to look for.

Locations for Melanoma Care

Find expert melanoma care at Fred Hutch locations. Explore treatment options backed by compassionate, world-class oncology teams.

We know a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Contact us for an appointment or second opinion.

Why Choose Fred Hutch for Melanoma Care?

At Fred Hutch we combine compassionate care with innovative research to address the impact of cancer and infectious disease. We’re driven by the urgency of our patients, the hope of our community and our passion for discovery to pursue scientific breakthroughs and healthier lives for every person. 

Melanoma News

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Six years after a spot was discovered in his eye, a Lacey man had proton therapy to eradicate ocular melanoma Proton therapy is a top treatment choice due to its precise targeting of the tumor in a small area December 19, 2025
The Beam: Proton therapy clinical trials; prevention and treatment of ocular melanoma; beating the winter blues Clinical trials are critical to advancing treatment for cancer patients; learn about risk factors for ocular melanoma; tips on keeping winter mood swings at bay December 19, 2025
First an employee, then a patient In this episode of From Bench to Bedside and Beyond, John Scheleen describes the surreal feeling when his work at Fred Hutch overlaps with his treatment here October 1, 2025
Fred Hutch Phase 1 Program director, Dr. John Thompson, retires An immunotherapy champion, Thompson co-led the melanoma clinic for decades December 19, 2024