Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is on the rise despite media messages regarding sun protection and increased awareness amongst the public.
The most serious types of skin cancer can be life threatening. For this reason, it is important to protect your skin from the sun and remain vigilant for new or changing growths.
Fortunately, most types of skin cancer to do not threaten general health or decrease life expectancy, although these milder types nevertheless require treatment.
Type of Skin Cancer
- Malignant melanoma
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Rare skin cancers
The above represent the more common types of skin cancer, although there are other rarer forms that we have the expertise to diagnose and treat.
Whether you are simply worried that you may have a skin cancer, or have been formally diagnosed, we are able to provide comprehensive treatment or a second opinion.
Pre-cancerous changes
There are a number of skin changes that can be an "early warning" that develop before an actual skin cancer forms. Common examples are:
- Lentigo Maligna
- Actinic Keratosis
These can be treated in a variety of ways - both surgical and non-surgical. Non-surgical treatments include creams such as imiquimod and 5-fluorouracil, cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen and photodynamic therapy. Surgery can also be useful is some cases - your dermatologist will advise you which is suitable for you.