Dr. Michael Tirgan, MD - New York City

Skin Growth Removal / Skin Tumor Treatment; One Patient at a Time.

skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in man. About 1.3 million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in Unites States every year. The most frequent sign of skin cancer is a change in the appearance of the skin, like a new growth or a sore that  does not heal. There are three specific kinds skin cancer:

1. Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

2. Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)

3. Melanoma

Melanoma is the least common and yet the most dangerous type of skin cancer.  Each type of skin cancer requires its own custom-designed treatment.  Skin cancer is diagnosed using a skin biopsy.  Any suspicious skin spot that resembles a cancerous condition should be biopsied (or removed) and studied  under microscope.  

As opposed to melanoma, treatment for BCC and SCC is fairly simple.  These cancers almost never spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. They can, however, cause damage by growing and invading surrounding tissues.  The main goal in treating  skin cancer is to remove or destroy the cancer completely with good cosmetic results and minimal scar formation.  Treatment for each patient is customized to the location and size of the skin cancer, the risk of scar formation, and the person's age, general health, and  medical history.

examples of skin cancer

To learn more about skin cancer, please visit our designated skin cancer Information site,

www.skincancer212.com

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