Basal Cell Carcinoma – Long Island – Skin Cancer – Skin Cancer treatment
What Is Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)?
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of cancer, with about a million new cases estimated in the U.S. each year. It is rarely a life threatening. Basal cell carcinomas are malignant growths that arise in the deepest layer of the epithelium. Basal cell carcinoma typically affects people of fair complexion with a history of prolonged sun exposure, or repeated episodes of sunburn. The tendency to develop basal cell carcinoma may be inherited. They are usually grow slowly.
Basal cell carcinoma can usually be diagnosed with a simple biopsy and is fairly easy to treat when detected early. However, when not recognized and treated quickly, they can be difficult to eliminate. Fortunately, however, this is a cancer that has an extremely low rate of metastasis, and it is not usually life threatening.
How is Basal Cell Carcinoma treated?
Many treatment options exist for Basal Cell Cancer, and your doctor will help you choose the best option for your particular cancer and situation. Treatments options include curettage, electrodessication, cryosurgery, surgical excision, Mohs micrographic surgery , radiation, as well as topical treatments (ie: Aldara cream).
What is Mohs Surgery?
Mohs Micrographic Surgery is a precise and meticulous technique that allows your doctor to surgically remove your skin cancer while preserving as much healthy surrounding tissue as possible. The procedure is comfortable, convenient, cost effective, and covered by most insurances.
What are the benefits of Mohs Surgery?
- Tissue sparing-least amount of normal tissue taken
- Highest cure rate of any technique
for Basal Cell or Squamous Cell Carcinomas - Lesions completely removed-in only one visit
- Excellent cosmetic results
- Less anxiety-no need for re-excision
To help make the visit as pleasant as possible, we provide music, reading material, drinks, and snacks to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
