Multidisciplinary Skin Oncology Clinic
The Multidisciplinary Skin Oncology Clinic specializes in the treatment of melanoma and other cutaneous malignancies. The Clinic is based at the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute. Our goals include comprehensive clinical care, innovative research, education and community outreach.
The multidisciplinary skin oncology team includes specialists in: dermatology, medical oncology, surgical oncology, orthopedic oncology, radiation oncology, plastic surgery, head and neck surgery, psychosocial oncology, pathology, dermatopathology and radiology. Other members of the team include nurses who are specially trained and experienced in helping people who are concerned about melanoma and in photographing patients' skin with skills and sensitivity. Photographs are often an important way to monitor changes in mole patterns over time. The multidisciplinary skin oncology clinic and its affiliated physicians are responsible for the diagnosis, staging, surgical or clinical treatment, reconstruction and follow-up.
Medical Oncologist
- Joseph Drabick, M.D.,Associate Director of Translational Oncology, Penn State Hershey Melanoma Center
Radiation Oncologist
-
Heath Mackley, M.D., Associate Director of Radiation Oncology, Penn State Hershey Melanoma Center
Surgeons
- Genevieve Andrews, M.D., Associate Director of Surgical Oncology, Penn State Hershey Melanoma Center
- Edward Fox, M.D., Associate Director for Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas, Penn State Hershey Melanoma Center
- Rogerio Izar Neves, M.D., Ph.D.,Deputy Director, Penn State Hershey Melanoma Center
Dermatologists
- Bryan Anderson, M.D., Associate Director of Oncology Dermatology
- Klaus Helm, M.D.,Associate Director of Dermatopathology, Penn State Hershey Melanoma Center
- Loren Clarke, M.D., Associate Director of Pathology, Penn State Hershey Melanoma Center
The Multidisciplinary Skin Oncology Clinic is, in conjunction with the Penn State Cancer Institute and the Department of Dermatology, provide dermatologists, plastic surgeons, surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, dermatopathologists, radiation oncologists and researchers to give multidisciplinary specialized care to our skin and soft tissue cancer patients.
The program and its affiliated physicians are responsible for the diagnosis, staging, surgical or clinical treatment, reconstruction and follow-up services to our patients.
Monthly Meetings
Dermatology Basic Research:
Lab Meetings are held to discuss the status of current projects as well as to collectively troubleshoot project difficulties and “brainstorm” future project directions.
Journal Club meetings are scheduled monthly and provide an opportunity for lab members to review and present research from current literature in the field.
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Dermatology Department:
Journal Club meetings are held weekly and provide an opportunity for residents and other members of the department to keep up to date on the latest research and discuss its clinical significance.
The clinic is located on the second floor of the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute.