Skin Cancer at Fred Hutch Cancer Center

Experts in Skin Cancer Care

At Fred Hutch Cancer Center, our team of experts cares for people with skin cancer every day. Your Fred Hutch skin cancer experts specialize in finding out the stage and specific features of your skin cancer. Together, they will design a custom treatment plan to get the best possible outcome for you.

Our Skin Oncology Clinic provides all standard therapies for skin cancers. We know how to choose the right ones for you and how to deliver them to give you the best chance of a full recovery. Our physicians and researchers also conduct clinical trials (also called clinical studies). Through these trials, we are able to offer you therapies that aren’t offered everywhere.

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.

Skin Cancer Symptoms and Signs

Understand the best way to detect and identify skin cancer and the signs you should look for.

Skin Cancer Types

Learn about skin cancer types. The three most common types of skin cancer in the United States are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer.

Skin Cancer Stages

The stage of your skin cancer helps your provider determine the best treatment options for you. Learn more about each stage and why it matters in treatment planning.

Screening and Diagnosis

When detected and treated early, nonmelanoma skin cancers have a cure rate of more than 95%. Learn about screening options to protect your health.

Treatments and Therapies

Discover your skin cancer treatment options based on the type, location, size and stage of your skin cancer and your overall health.

Skin Cancer Specialists at Fred Hutch

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

Skin Cancer Research and Clinical Trials

Fred Hutch researchers are pioneering new skin cancer treatments, early detection methods and more. Find out more about their research, including specific projects focused on squamous cell skin cancer, melanoma and Merkel cell carcinoma.

Skin Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention

Learn about environmental exposure and inherited risk factors for skin cancer and what you can do to reduce your risk.

Locations for Skin Cancer Care

Find expert skin cancer 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 Skin Cancer 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. 

Skin Cancer News

All news
Skin in the game: Changing the story of Merkel cell carcinoma How the Nghiem Lab and its supporters are improving outcomes for patients with a rare cancer February 6, 2025
The Beam: Proton therapy for rare cancers, an in-depth look at our team coordinators’ role and meet new medical assistant Proton therapy’s role in the treatment of less common cancer, learn what proton therapy coordinators do and an introduction to Jade Duke, MA June 18, 2024
Here comes the sun! What’s your skin strategy? Avoiding sunburn is the first step in preventing deadly skin cancer melanoma May 23, 2024
New biomarker could one day help tailor immunotherapy for Merkel cell carcinoma Helps explain why only certain MCC patients respond to immune checkpoint inhibitors, could point toward new strategies to improve treatment responses February 9, 2024