Skin cancer treatment in Charlotte, NC
Skin cancer treatment for most squamous cell skin cancers is highly effective when treated at an early stage. There are three major types of skin cancer:
- Basal cell carcinoma (the most common)
- Squamous cell carcinoma (the second most common) which originates from skin cells
- Melanoma, which originates from the pigment-producing skin cells and is less common
In rare cases, squamous cell cancers can spread to lymph nodes or other parts of the body. When this happens, radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy may be needed. Most skin cancers originate from the cells of the epidermis, the superficial layer of the skin. The vast majority of these sorts of skin cancers rarely spread to other parts of the body and/or become life-threatening. Melanoma is less common than previously mentioned types of skin cancer, but it is more likely to grow and spread.
Treating basal cell carcinoma
Several types of treatment are available to remove or destroy basal cell skin cancers. The treatment factors depend upon the tumor size and location, a person’s age, their overall health. They can grow into nearby tissues if not treated. The following list of treatments can be effective for basal cell carcinoma:
- Surgery
- Curettage and electrodesiccation
- Excision
- Mohs surgery
- Radiation therapy
- Immune response modifiers
- Photodynamic therapy
- Topical chemotherapy
- Cryotherapy
Treating squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
Most squamous cell skin cancers are detected and treated at an early stage. This is when they are removed or destroyed with local treatment methods. Larger squamous cell cancers are typically harder to treat, with a higher risk of coming back. The following list of treatments can be effective for squamous cell carcinoma:
- Surgery
- Excision
- Curettage and electrodesiccation
- Mohs surgery
- Radiation therapy
- Cryotherapy
- Lymph node dissection
- Systemic chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
Treatment of melanoma skin cancer
Early-stage melanomas can often be treated with surgery alone. Advanced stage cancers often require other treatments and sometimes more than one type of treatment is used. The type of treatment(s) your dermatologist recommends will depend on the stage and location of the melanoma.
Mohs surgeon in south Charlotte
Residents in or near the South Charlotte NC area can experience full-service dermatology, including medical, surgical, cosmetic and Mohs micrographic surgery at Metrolina dermatology. Dr. Sasha Haberle and her staff offers customized care for the specific treatment of patients of all ages and skin conditions. Dr. Haberle is recognized as an expert in all areas of dermatology, including medical, cosmetic, and surgical care. She is a Board-Certified dermatologist and Fellowship trained Mohs surgeon. Call the friendly staff at Metrolina Dermatology today to schedule appointment. They welcome new patients and will help you develop a medical dermatology treatment plan for your skin conditions.
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