Skin Cancer: Treatments
Skin Cancer, Melanoma - Treatment Overview
12/05/08, HealthwiseSurgical removal (excision) of the affected skin is the most effective treatment for melanoma. Excision involves removing the entire melanoma along with a border (margin) of normal-appearing skin. Additional treatment may be needed ba
Radiation therapy with monoclonal antibodies
04/22/08, HealthwiseIbritumomab and tositumomab deliver radiation directly to lymphoma cells using monoclonal antibodies. Monoclonal antibodies are substances produced in a lab that bind to cancer cells wherever they are in the body. Radiation is attached to
Curettage and electrosurgery for nonmelanoma skin cancer
10/14/08, HealthwiseCurettage is the process of scraping skin with a spoon-shaped instrument (curet) to remove skin tissue. Electrosurgery is the burning of skin tissue with an electric current that runs through a metal instrument or needle. Electrosurgery m
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Seborrheic Keratosis - Treatment Overview
02/26/09, HealthwiseSeborrheic keratoses do not require treatment because they are not cancerous or otherwise damaging to your health. But if a seborrheic keratosis causes pain and discomfort or causes you concern about how it looks, your doctor can remove i
Merkel cell carcinoma: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
12/13/07, HealthwiseThis PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about the treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma. This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by the PDQ Adult
Skin cancer, non-melanoma: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
01/04/08, HealthwiseThis PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about the treatment of skin cancer. This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by the PDQ Adult Treatment
Melanoma, cutaneous: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
11/04/08, HealthwiseThis PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about the treatment of melanoma. This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by the PDQ Adult Treatment Edi
Skin cancer: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
10/17/08, HealthwiseSkin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the skin.
Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - Treatment Overview
10/14/08, HealthwiseThe goals of treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer are to:
Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - Home Treatment
10/14/08, HealthwiseHome treatment after removal of a skin cancer includes regular use of skin protection measures to prevent a return (recurrence) of nonmelanoma skin cancer and regular exams to watch for suspicious skin changes.
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