Treatment Options Rancho Cucamonga - Skin Cancer Treatment Options Rancho Cucamonga - Treatment Options Glendora California

Skin cancer is a serious medical concern that needs to be addressed as soon as a diagnosis has been reached. This is the growth of abnormal cells in one or more layers of the skin. Approximately one out of seven Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime; however, if detected early and treated as soon as possible, many patients experience a complete recovery.

There are many variations of skin cancer, including:

Squamous cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma
Malignant melanoma

When patients receive a skin cancer diagnosis, they will discuss with Dr. Sidhu the proper treatment options available. Based on the type of cancer, the size, and the stage, many solutions may be available. A dermatologist can work with patients to select the most appropriate treatment for their unique situation, and may choose from a number of procedures and techniques including:

Curettage

During curettage, tissues affected with skin cancer are scraped off with a very sharp instrument. This treatment option is typically chosen for smaller, superficial cancers. It may be followed with electric needle treatment to destroy cancerous tissues.

Surgical Excision

For pre-cancerous skin cells, a surgical excision may be done to remove a growth, followed by stitches.

Cryosurgery

In some instances, Dr. Sidhu may use liquid nitrogen to freeze the cancerous tissue. This is called cryosurgery.

Topical Chemotherapy

Chemicals used for chemotherapy can be applied directly to the skin’s surface, which are capable of destroying pre-cancerous growths.

MOHS Micrographic Surgery

This advanced method of excision leaves as much healthy tissue as possible while removing cancer deep within the skin. This method is typically chosen for cancer that has reoccurred, cancer that is known for returning, or for patients who are having skin removed from a visible area of the body where aesthetics may be a concern.

Dr. Sidhu of Foothill Dermatology Medical Center understands how scary a cancer diagnosis can be. However, with the advanced technologies in his state-of-the-art facility, his team of professionals can help patients restore their health and self-confidence while removing pre-cancerous skin cells from the body immediately after diagnosis.