Melanoma Treatment at the University of Colorado Cancer Center

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that begins in the pigment cells of the skin. It often begins in a mole. It is the most serious type of skin cancer. 

Melanoma often spreads, but it can be cured if it is diagnosed and treated when the tumor is thin and has not deeply invaded the skin. An estimated 59,940 cases of melanoma will be diagnosed in the United States in 2007.

We Specialize in Melanoma

There are more than 100 different types of cancer. To ensure that we are always leading care at the cutting edge, UCCC has expert teams that each specialize in a small number of different cancer types. Because we are sub-specialized in Melanoma, we have treated the most common and the rarest types of cancer. And more experience equal better outcomes. We’re the Region’s Only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The University of Colorado Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Rocky Mountain Region—and one of only 39 in the United States.

• This designation means that we are recognized as leaders in providing outstanding cancer care and cancer-related education, and in driving new research
• No other cancer center in the region offers the expertise we do

We’re One of the Nation’s Best Cancer Centers

U.S. News and World Report has consistently ranked the University of Colorado Cancer Center’s adult patient care center at University of Colorado Hospital among the best cancer programs in the nation.

• In 2007, we ranked 35^th overall and among the Ten Best in the West
• 5280 Magazine consistently votes our cancer doctors among the best in Colorado
• We have more cancer doctors listed among Best Doctors in America than any other cancer center in the region