The most common treatment for skin cancer is minor invasive surgery; performed at our rooms in 7Springs Medical Practice; usually under a local anaesthetic. Some common skin cancers can be treated with ointments or other treatments. Skin cancer can also be treated with cryotherapy (using liquid nitrogen to rapidly freeze the cancer off), curettage (scraping) or cautery (burning).
For more detailed information about skin cancer please phone 45292777 to make an appointment with one of our team at Skin Cancer Clear or your own GP.
Warning: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner
The type of treatment depends on the type and size of the cancer and where it is located.
Usually a biopsy is sufficient to determine the stage of a non-melanoma skin cancer. In cases of squamous cell carcinoma, lymph nodes may be examined to see if the cancer has spread.
Sometimes, all the cancer is removed with the biopsy and in this case it will be the only treatment received.
Warning: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner
Surgery is the most common treatment. Non-melanoma skin cancers are almost always removed (usually under a local anaesthetic). In more advanced skin cancers, some of the surrounding tissue may also be removed to make sure that all of the cancerous cells have been taken.
Warning : Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner
Non-melanoma cancer can also be removed by cryotherapy (using liquid nitrogen to rapidly freeze the cancer off), curettage (scraping) or cautery (burning).
There is no organised screening program for non-melanoma skin cancers. People should be aware of their skin and see a doctor if there are any significant changes, such as changes to moles, freckles and spots on the skin.
An individual's prognosis depends on the type and stage of cancer, as well as their age and general health at the time of diagnosis. The majority of basal cell carcinoma cancers are successfully treated.
Avoid sunburn by minimising sun exposure when the SunSmart UV Index exceeds 3 and especially in the middle of the day when UV levels are most intense. Seek shade, wear a hat that covers the head, neck and ears, wear sun protective clothing and close-fitting sunglasses, and wear an SPF30+ sunscreen. Avoid using solariums (tanning salons).