The incidence of malignant melanoma in this country increased more than 100 percent between 1973 and 1994 and continues to increase about four percent a year. Progress in early detection and treatment has improved the cure rate of melanoma, but because curability depends greatly on the thickness of the skin tumor at diagnosis, early detection and aggressive surgical treatment are crucial. A patient representative will schedule your appointment and help you gather all of the appropriate information, such as medical records, X-rays, pathology slides and test results, before you arrive. Patients are evaluated in the Moffitt Clinic located on the first floor of Moffitt Cancer Center. A pharmacy is located on the first floor where patients may purchase prescriptions.
Visitors are welcome to dine in the cafeteria located on the ground floor.
Some patients are directed to the outpatient chemotherapy Infusion Center located across the street in the Moffitt Research Center. Patients are given specific directions on where to go in advance of their appointments. Physicians may refer patients by calling the New Patient Appointment Center , noted above. Physicians also may call Moffitt physicians directly to discuss individual patient cases. These sources should be used for informational purposes only.