What is Skin Cancer?
Skin cancer is one of the common types of cancer. Skin
cancer is usually low-grade growth of cancerous cells in the skin. Cancerous
cells start as normal skin cells and transform into the potential to reproduce
an out-of-control manner. The vast majority of skin cancers are not potential
to spread to other parts of the body and become life-threatening. There are two
major types of skin cancer basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma
which usually form on the head, face, neck, hands, and arms. Melanoma is also a
type of skin cancer. Melanoma more dangerous but less common type of skin
cancer.
Types of Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is abnormal growth of skin cells which is often
developed on areas of the skin which are exposed to the sun’s rays. Following
are some types of skin cancer:-
- Actinic Keratoses: - Actinic Keratoses Skin Cancer causes dry, scaly patches or spots which are precancerous growths. People who get Actinic Keratoses usually have fair skin. This type of Skin Cancer tends to develop after years of sun exposure on the skin such as of neck, hand, head or the forearms.
- Basal cell carcinoma: - Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma usually looks like a flesh-colored, pearl-like bump or a pinkish patch of skin. This type of skin cancer develops after years of frequent sun exposure or indoor tanning. It most commonly occurs in the areas of head, neck, arms, chest, legs or the abdomen. Early diagnosis and treatment for Basal cell carcinoma skin cancer are important as it can invade the surrounding tissue and grow into the nerves and bones, causing damage and disfigurement.
- Squamous cell carcinoma: - Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma looks like a red firm bump, scaly patch, or a sore that heals and then reopens. This skin cancer develops on the skin which is frequently exposed to the sun such as in the areas of ears, face, arms, neck, chest or the back. Squamous cell carcinoma can grow deep into the skin and cause damage and disfigurement. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent Squamous cell carcinoma from spreading to other areas of the body.
- Melanoma: - Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer. Melanoma develops as a mole in the skin and can suddenly appear as a new dark spot on the skin within a few days. Early diagnosis and treatment for Melanoma are crucial.
The treatment options for skin cancer depends on the size,
type, depth and location of the lesions. Small skin cancers which are limited
to the surface of the skin may not require treatment beyond an initial skin
biopsy that removes the entire growth.
Freezing: - Freezing technique is used by the doctor to destroy actinic keratoses and some small, early skin cancers by freezing them with liquid nitrogen.
Excisional surgery: -Excisional surgery is appropriate for any type of skin cancer. In this surgery, the surgeon cuts the cancerous tissue and a surrounding margin of healthy skin. In some cases, the surgeon also makes a wide excision removing extra normal skin around the tumor.
Mohs surgery: - Mohs surgery is for large recurring or difficult-to-treat skin cancers, which may include both basal and squamous cell carcinomas. While performing Mohs surgery the surgeons remove the skin growth layer by layer, examining each layer under the microscope, until no abnormal cells remain in the skin. This procedure allows cancerous cells to be removed without taking an excessive amount of surrounding healthy skin.
· Radiation therapy.
· Chemotherapy.
· Photodynamic therapy.
· Biological therapy.
Freezing: - Freezing technique is used by the doctor to destroy actinic keratoses and some small, early skin cancers by freezing them with liquid nitrogen.
Excisional surgery: -Excisional surgery is appropriate for any type of skin cancer. In this surgery, the surgeon cuts the cancerous tissue and a surrounding margin of healthy skin. In some cases, the surgeon also makes a wide excision removing extra normal skin around the tumor.
Mohs surgery: - Mohs surgery is for large recurring or difficult-to-treat skin cancers, which may include both basal and squamous cell carcinomas. While performing Mohs surgery the surgeons remove the skin growth layer by layer, examining each layer under the microscope, until no abnormal cells remain in the skin. This procedure allows cancerous cells to be removed without taking an excessive amount of surrounding healthy skin.
· Radiation therapy.
· Chemotherapy.
· Photodynamic therapy.
· Biological therapy.
These therapies are used to treat basal cell cancers or thin
squamous cell cancers.
India is known for providing world medical facilities to
treat cancer at the most affordable costs. India has a large pool of highly
skilled and qualified surgeons who treat cancer with a huge success rate.
Medical treatments are available in India at the much fewer costs if compared
to any other country. Many patients from different countries come to India to
avail the medical facilities and combine their medical treatments with the
holiday.
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Travcure medical tourism is one of the fastest growing
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Travcure is a one-stop shop for people who are looking for world-class medical
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