Expert Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer Care
The Hoag Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer Program is a comprehensive offering in Orange County designed to take care of individuals with a diagnosis and treatment of melanoma and complex skin malignancies.
How Can We Help You?
Let’s see if we can narrow down what it is you’re going through so we can put you in touch with the right people who can help.
Hoag Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer Program
This skilled team can offer second opinions, Mohs surgery and other surgical consultation through both a surgical oncologist and plastic surgeon, clinical nurse navigation, access to leading clinical trials and support and resources for you or your family.
Melanoma Clinical Nurse Navigator
A unique asset to a skin cancer program, Hoag offers dedicated clinical nurse navigators that help the patient and their families through diagnosis and treatment to survivorship.
Our Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Program
The Hoag Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer Program was developed to focus on you and the multiple aspects of care you may need throughout your journey. We are proud to offer one of the most complete and comprehensive programs, including Mohs surgery, in Orange County.
We offer a combined program between the Cancer Center and community dermatologists. The key to melanoma and other complex skin cancers is early diagnosis and early intervention—this is because the more extensive the cancer is, the more serious the problem is and the more significant the treatment can be.
Patient-Centered Care
Hoag Family Cancer Institute offers comprehensive support services centered around you and your family. From support groups to one-on-one counseling, to educational and mind, body, spirit workshops, Hoag Oncology Support Services supports the whole person, and can link you to numerous resources for other types of support.
Patient Stories
Gain hope and insight as you read the personal accounts from people who’ve been on a journey similar to yours. Perhaps you’ll have a story of your own that will one day inspire others.
Groundbreaking Clinical Trials & Research
Hoag leads innovative clinical trials, including immunotherapy agents, all pushing for more advanced, effective care for melanoma cancer patients.
Meet the Team
Hoag offers a comprehensive multidisciplinary team to evaluate and treat the spectrum of melanoma or complex skin cancer. Our medical experts are subspecialty trained at world renowned institutions and are actively involved in research to continue the advancement of melanoma care.
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Steven Q. Wang, MD Program Director, Dermatologic Oncology and Dermatologic Surgery
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Thomas N. Wang, MD Medical Director, Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer Program, Surgical Oncologist
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Traci Swenson, BSN, RN, OCN Breast Cancer, Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer
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Craig A. Cox, M.D. Medical Director, Radiation Oncology Program
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Peter V. Chen, M.D. Radiation Oncologist
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Brian S. Kim, M.D. Radiation Oncologist
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Shane A. Lloyd, MD Radiation Oncologist
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Kevin Lin, MD Radiation Oncologist
Are you concerned about your risk for cancer?
We are here for you
Cancer care is a journey, one taken by you, your family and friends, and alongside Hoag. Hoag Family Cancer Institute can pair you with a dedicated clinical nurse navigator to support you with resources, connections to providers, and most importantly, help make you feel like you again.