Private Treatment For Melanoma
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer which develops when cells called melanocytes grow more quickly than usual. If you are diagnosed with melanoma, we provide the highest level of personalised treatment and care
Types of melanoma
Superficial spreading melanoma
Nodular melanoma
Letigo meligna melanoma
Acral lentiginous melanoma
Amelanotic melanoma
Need to know
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What are the symptoms of melanoma? icon plus
It can be difficult to spot unusual changes to existing moles or changes to normal skin. The ABCDE checklist helps identify things to look out for:
- A – Asymmetry - Abnormally shaped moles
- B – Border - Blurred borders or jagged edges
- C – Colour – A mole with more than one colour
- D – Diameter – A mole 7mm or larger in width
- E – Evolving – Changes to the size and shape of a mole
Other symptoms include:
- Bleeding, scabbing and/or crusting of the surface of the mole
- An itching or tingling sensation
- A pigmented line in a nail or a growth beneath a nail
If you experience any of these symptoms it is important to see your GP so that a referral and diagnosis can be made as quickly as possible.
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How is skin cancer diagnosed? icon plus
It is important to see a doctor as soon as you notice any changes in a mole or area of your skin so that a diagnosis can be made quickly. Your consultant will discuss any changes to moles and your skin with you in detail and explain any necessary tests with you including:
- Dermoscopy – using a dermatoscope to have a closer look at any abnormal moles
- Biopsy – removing the affected mole to see if it is a melanoma. This is called an excision biopsy.
If you are diagnosed with melanoma you will have immediate access to world-class cancer specialists and state-of-the-art facilities.
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Treatment options icon plus
If you are diagnosed with confirmed melanoma your consultant will discuss your diagnosis and treatment options with you in detail.
At HCA UK you will be looked after by a multidisciplinary team (MDT), including expert consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) and supportive therapists including psychologists who can help with your emotional wellbeing.
An unexpected melanoma diagnosis for husband and wife
Several months after noticing an unusual spot on the back of his arm Paul was diagnosed with melanoma, the least common but most serious form of skin cancer. Just six months later, after finding an unusual spot on her forearm, Paul’s wife Christine was also diagnosed with melanoma.
Here, Paul and Christine speak about their experience at The Christie Private Care, part of HCA Healthcare UK, and highlight the importance of protecting your skin and acting quickly if you notice something new or unusual.




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Our locations
From complex skin cancer surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional cancer care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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HCA UK at University College Hospital
5th floor, UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre
Grafton Way Building, 1 Grafton Way
London WC1E 6AG
Contact our experienced cancer team
Any questions about our cancer services or treatment? We're happy to advise you or help you book an appointment in London or Manchester with a cancer specialist consultant.
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020 7079 4344