Hearing a diagnosis of “cancer” can be very difficult to accept. Understanding that treating your skin cancer may result in scars or disfigurement can also be troubling. Dr Moko understands your concerns and will guide you through treatment and explain the resulting effect on your health and appearance.
Quick facts about skin cancer treatment
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. The most common forms of skin cancer are:
Dr Moko has extensive experience in the treatment of skin cancer. She offers surgical techniques that give the best chance of cure, with the least amount of scarring.
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
BCC is the most common form of skin cancer. It can occur in young adults, but is more common in the elderly. It can present as a small pearly nodule, ulcer or plaque-like lesion. BCC can usually be diagnosed by examination alone, but sometimes a biopsy is required.
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
This is the second most common form of skin cancer. It can present as an ulcer or crusting skin lesion. Treatment is similar to BCC.
Generally, SCC can be cured by prompt surgical treatment, but occasionally the cancer can spread to lymph nodes in the neck, armpit or groin. Surgery to remove the nodes is required and radiotherapy may also be necessary.
Melanoma
Melanoma is a cancer of the pigment cells of the skin. Normally these cells give us our skin colour, or clump together to form moles.
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