Skin Cancer Treatment in Tucson, AZ

Discover What Can Be Done About This Increasingly Common Disease

MEDICAL TREATMENTS
Treatment Type

Depends on the type, size, and depth of the cancerous growth.

With skin cancer on the rise in recent years, many women and men find themselves in the position of seeking skin cancer treatment in Tucson. If caught early, skin cancer can be treated simply and noninvasively, often during a single appointment. We do encourage our patients to visit their dermatologist regularly to ensure that skin is healthy and any potential problems are identified and treated quickly and easily.

What Can I Expect During Skin Cancer Treatment in Tucson, AZ?

There are several different skin cancer treatment options. Once a patient is diagnosed with skin cancer, the type of treatment will depend on the type, size, and depth of the cancerous growth, as well as the patient's age and overall health. The three different types of skin cancer include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Of the three, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the most common and also the most easily treated. Most treatments can be administered at our facility using a localized anesthetic and can be accomplished in less than two hours.

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Mohs is a highly effective skin cancer treatment procedure that involves the excision of the cancerous tissue followed by examination of that tissue under a microscope to ensure no cancerous tissues are left behind. This approach is minimally invasive and boasts a high cure rate.

A second skin cancer treatment option is the standard excision, during which cancerous tissue is removed along with a certain amount of tissue that appears normal to ensure that no cancerous tissue remains. This approach is often best for patients with melanoma or other skin cancers occurring on the torso.

A third skin cancer treatment option effective for patients with basal cell carcinoma and early squamous cell carcinoma is curettage and electrodessication, during which the doctor scrapes away the cancerous tissue with a curette and cauterizes the remaining tissue to eliminate any remaining cancerous cells. This treatment option also has extremely high success rates of more than 90 percent.

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While some patients might require just one treatment, others will require multiple appointments in order to eliminate all cancerous cells, as well as follow-up appointments to ensure the skin is healing. With the application of a local anesthetic, patients do not experience any pain or discomfort during the procedure, and pain following the procedure is minimal and can be easily addressed with over-the-counter medications. Our doctors provide all patients with a list of aftercare instructions.

For some patients—specifically, those diagnosed with certain types of basal cell carcinoma —skin cancer treatment can be accomplished with topical or oral medications. Topical medications include Imiquimod and 5-Fluorouracil, both of which can be used to address superficial cases of basal cell carcinoma. Oral medications, including vismodegib and sonidegib, are utilized to treat patients that cannot undergo more traditional skin cancer treatment.

Skin Cancer Treatment Cost in Tucson, AZ

Because skin cancer is a medical condition, most insurance providers cover the costs of skin cancer treatment. We understand that being treated for any form of cancer is stressful, and we pride ourselves on working with patients and their insurance providers to minimize that stress and answer any financial questions our patients might have.

Do You Have Questions?

Contact Ironwood Dermatology about skin cancer treatment in Tucson, AZ, by calling 520.618.1630.

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