Your treatment options for skin cancer and the precancerous skin lesions known as actinic keratoses can vary depending on the size, type, depth, and location of the lesions. Small skin cancers limited to the surface of the skin may not require treatment beyond an initial skin biopsy that removes the entire growth. When you are […]
Come to Melbourne for Skin Cancer Removal
It is disheartening to hear that you have been diagnosed with cancer. For many people, receiving this diagnosis causes their mind to jump to the worst possible scenario. When an individual is diagnosed with skin cancer, there are a number of treatments and procedures that can be done. The treatment or procedure that may be […]
Get Skin Cancer Checked and Removed
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world. The good news, however, is that it can be treated if caught early. Even better news is that the two most common skin cancers, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, generally do not metastasize or spread to another part of the body. Removal is […]
Skin Cancer? Learn About Your Options
Skin cancer is very common. It is estimated that more skin cancer cases are diagnosed than all other cancers combined. Every decade, there is a noticeable increase in the number of cases around the world. What Causes It? Most types are caused by excessive exposure to UV rays. For many people, this exposure comes from […]
Quick Excisions for Skin Cancer Removal
You’ve been given a diagnosis of skin cancer. The most important thing you can do is stay calm. Don’t panic. Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer due to exposure to the damaging UV rays of the sun. It is also one of the most treatable types of cancer, especially if […]
Common Causes of Skin Cancer
There are several types of skin cancer, and most of them are caused by exposure to the ultraviolet rays of direct sunlight or tanning beds. Even winter sunlight can be just as harmful. The two main types of non-melanoma skin cancer are squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC). A person who has […]
What is the Difference between Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
A carcinoma is a form of skin cancer that starts in the skin cells or the tissue lining of your organs. The abnormal cancer cells can divide and spread throughout the body, but this does not always occur with carcinoma. There are several different types of carcinomas, but the two most common are basal cell […]
What to Expect during Mole Removal
Almost everyone has moles. A person may have anywhere between ten and 40 moles by the time they reach adulthood. Moles are heavily pigmented clusters of skin cells known as melanocytes, and they can occur on any area of the body. Moles are normally not cause for concern, but some people find them unsightly, and […]
Skin Cancer Removal with Simple Excisions
A diagnosis of cancer of any kind can be frightening, including skin cancer. However, many treatment options are available. Skin cancer is one of the most highly treatable forms of cancer if it is caught in its earliest stages. Diligence and close monitoring of the skin is key. Upon diagnosis of skin cancer, simple excisions […]
Excision of Basal Cell Carcinoma
When diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, the first thought is to have it removed and cured. The good news is that most basal cells are curable, especially when they are caught early and excised. At Real Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery, Dr. Salerno specializes in skin cancer and excision of basal cell carcinoma. He also offers […]
