Why Mohs Surgery for treating Skin Cancer?

May is Melanoma Awareness Month.
Join:
* Anna Pare' MD - Board Certified Dermatologist
* Michelle Juneau, MD - Board Certified Dermatologist
* Michael Liu, MD - Board Certified Dermatologist - Mohs Micrographic Surgeon - as they cover the options available for diagnosing and treating melanoma.
The primary goal of Mohs surgery is to remove all skin cancer cells while preserving the surrounding healthy tissue.
Mohs surgery can be used to treat:
* Basal Cell Carcinoma
* Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and
* Melanoma
One key advantage of Mohs surgery is that patients will know their results right away. As a patient, you will not leave your appointment until all of the skin cancer in the treated area has been removed. This option provides peace of mind for our patients.
@SkinCancerFoundation shares:
" Mohs surgery is considered the most effective technique for treating many basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), the two most common types of skin cancer. Sometimes called Mohs micrographic surgery, the procedure is done in stages, including lab work, while the patient waits. This allows the removal of all cancerous cells for the highest cure rate while sparing healthy tissue and leaving the smallest possible scar."
Mohs surgery provides the highest cure rate:
Up to 99% for a skin cancer that has not been treated before
Up to 94% for a skin cancer that has recurred after previous treatment
Mohs surgery is the gold standard for treating many basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), including those in cosmetically and functionally important areas around the eyes, nose, lips, ears, scalp, fingers, toes or genitals.
Mohs is also recommended for BCCs or SCCs that are large, aggressive or growing rapidly, that have indistinct edges, or have recurred after previous treatment. Some surgeons are also successfully using Mohs surgery on certain cases of melanoma.
Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with skin cancer?
The American Cancer Society estimates in 2024:
* An estimated 100,640 new melanoma cases will be diagnosed.
* An estimated 8,290 deaths will occur due to melanoma alone.
Don't become a statistic ... call your dermatology provider today to schedule your annual skin check.
Your skin will thank you!
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