Skin Cancer Care

At Faith Health, our dermatology team is dedicated to providing you with comprehensive skin cancer from finding and diagnosing skin cancer to creating a treatment plan that’s right for you.

Skin Cancer Diagnosis

If you notice a suspicious mole or spot, we encourage you to come to our clinic for a full body skin exam where our team will thoroughly review any spots on your body to check for skin cancer. If we find a concerning area, we can also perform a biopsy.

During the biopsy, our dermatologist will remove a skin sample from an area of your body so it can be tested in our lab. This biopsy will allow us to diagnose or rule out skin cancer. While removing an area of your skin may sound uncomfortable, our team will numb the area so you don’t feel any pain. We will also do everything we can to ensure that any scars due to the biopsy are as small and unnoticeable as possible.

Types of Skin Cancer

If the full body check and biopsy determine you have skin cancer, Faith Health is right by your side with a full cancer care team. The most common types of skin cancer are:

• Basal Cell Carcinoma: According to the American Cancer Association, about 8 in 10 skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma. This type of skin cancer normally develops on sun-exposed areas, such as the face, head, neck and arms.
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma: This type of skin cancer also normally forms in sun-exposed areas, such as the face, ears, neck, lips, arms and hands.
• Melanoma: This type of cancer is less common than the other two, but it is more likely to grow and spread to other areas if left untreated. It can also start anywhere on the skin.

Skin Cancer Treatment

Your treatment option will depend on the type, size and location of your skin cancer. Your dermatologist will talk with you about your options and help you choose the best treatment for your needs. Your treatment may include:

• Electrodessication & Curettage (ED&C): During this in-clinic treatment, our dermatologist numbs the area, then removes the skin cancer by gently scraping it with an instrument. After scraping, the area is treated using an electric needle to destroy any remaining cancer cells. This treatment is mostly used for basal and squamous cell carcinomas.
• Excision: During an in-clinic excision, our dermatologist numbs the area then uses a surgical knife to cut out the skin cancer. Normally, they will then stitch up the edges of your excision area.

If your skin cancer is more aggressive or in advanced stages, our dermatology team will work closely with our cancer care team to coordinate the specialized treatment and support you need.

At Faith Health, you don't have to face skin cancer alone. We're here to provide expert care and support throughout your journey.