Treatment Options

Treatment options:
General treatment information

Once melanoma has been diagnosed and staged, your cancer care team will discuss your treatment options with you. Depending on your situation, you may have different types of doctors on your treatment team. These doctors may include:

A dermatologist: a doctor who treats diseases of the skin.
A surgical oncologist (or oncologic surgeon): a doctor who uses surgery to treat cancer.
A medical oncologist: a doctor who treats cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy.
A radiation oncologist: a doctor who treats cancer with radiation therapy.

(http://www.cancer.org/cancer/skincancer-melanoma/detailedguide/melanoma-skin-cancer-treating-general-info)