According to Skincancer.org, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, and 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. Don’t become part of this statistic! Early detection is a very important precursor to the successful treatment of skin cancer. Luckily, skin cancer is one that can easily be spotted with the naked eye. You can perform self checks at home by carefully examining your skin at least once per month and watching out for the warning signs of skin cancer. If there is anything that looks or feels abnormal, contact your dermatologist and have it checked out right away. You should also make sure to see your dermatologist for a full-body skin exam at least once per year. Schedule more frequent appointments if you are at high-risk for skin cancer.
Our skin cancer treatment procedures address the various forms of skin cancer, such as:
- Basal Cell Carcinoma: This is the most common form of skin cancer, with over four million cases diagnosed each year in the United States.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma: This is the second most common form of skin cancer, with over one million cases diagnosed each year in the United States.
- Melanoma: This type of skin cancer is less common than Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinoma, but more dangerous because of its ability to quickly spread to other organs if not effectively treated in its early stages.
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma: This is the rarest form of skin cancer, but has a very high risk for returning and spreading within two or three years after first diagnosed.
There are multiple procedures used to treat skin cancer. Your current and past medical health will help to determine which skin cancer procedure makes the most sense for you and your skin health.
