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Melanoma: Early detection is keyView our recently recorded webinar and learn from Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center experts
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Are you practicing your sun safety?Melanoma is less common than other skin cancers but is more likely to spread to other parts of the body if not caught early and can become life-threatening. However, it’s often curable in early stages, so prompt diagnosis is key. |
Melanoma: Early detection is keyIn this webinar, we spoke with Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center skin cancer experts Dr. Jordan Abbott, Dr. Mark Gimbel and Dr. Fade Mahmoud to hear about the state of melanoma today. They shared their knowledge about when to see your doctor, statistics, treatment options and the advancements in care. |
Dr. Jordan Abbott
Dr. Jordan Abbott works in dermatology, specializing in melanoma and skin cancer. She, “believes in treating each patient as if they were family,” and “strives to listen well, communicate clearly, and empower patients to make well informed decisions regarding their health.”  |
Dr. Mark Gimbel
Dr. Mark Gimbel is a Surgical Oncologist who focuses on the treatment of cutaneous and soft tissue tumors. He is the Medical Director of the T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence. His care philosophy reads, “I strive to partner with my patients and their families in providing comprehensive and compassionate care. I will review all options – both surgical and nonsurgical – to make sure my patients are getting the best possible treatment plan. There is no greater feeling than when a patient puts their trust in me to bring them through this journey. And there is no greater joy than when I can celebrate with my patient at the end of this long road.”  |
Dr. Fade Mahmoud
Dr. Fade Mahmoud is an oncologist who specializes in melanoma and sarcoma at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center at Banner Gateway Medical Center. He delivers comprehensive, expert care in collaboration with each of his patients.  |
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