Director, Division of Dermatology
Attending Physician
Skin Cancer, Melanoma
Between late 2022 and mid-2025, I underwent multiple surgeries, immunotherapies, radiation treatments, and ultimately tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL)—a type of immune cell therapy. Bleeding from a tiny skin spot on my shoulder led me to Dr. Santoro, my dermatologist at Fox Chase Cancer Center. The team moved quickly after my 2022 diagnosis; the melanoma had spread to lymph nodes under my left arm.
Twelve years ago, when I was 59 years old, I was diagnosed with squamous cell cancer of the tongue. I had some pain on the left side of my tongue, and I unfortunately ignored it. I thought it would go away. Eventually, I got it looked at and it turned out to be cancer. That’s how I began my journey at Fox Chase Cancer Center.
I am 78 years old and have owned horses for 68 of those years. I am a cowboy through and through. My father gave me my first pony when I was just five years old and my first horse when I was 10.
Patient comments
Dr. Santoro makes you feel comfortable, and explains in simple terms any issues that are present.There should be more providers who take the time to explain at a level of understanding.
Dr. Santoro is an excellent dermatologist; but I guess that explains the reason he is in such high demand for his care.
I would recommend Dr.Santoro to everyone , he is a great doctor
Excellent!!
LOVE Dr. Santoro!