dermatologyassociatesmt.com Main Treatments for Skin Cancer Skin cancer is often highly treatable when detected early. The right treatment for skin cancer depends on the type, size, depth, and location of the cancer, as well as the patient’s overall condition and medical needs. dermatologyassociatesmt.com TREATMENT 01 Surgical Excision Surgical excision removes the skin cancer along with a small margin of healthy tissue around it. It is commonly used for several types of skin cancer. 01 02 03 Removes cancerous tissue Often performed under local anesthesia Suitable for many skin cancer cases Quick in-office procedures · Used for selected superficial skin cancers · Treatment depends on the diagnosis dermatologyassociatesmt.com TREATMENT 02 Curettage, Electrocautery & Cryotherapy Some skin cancers can be treated by scraping away abnormal tissue, using heat to destroy remaining cells, or freezing affected tissue with liquid nitrogen. 01 02 03 Scrape away abnormal tissue Use heat to destroy remaining cells Freeze affected tissue with liquid nitrogen dermatologyassociatesmt.com TREATMENT 03 Photodynamic Therapy Photodynamic therapy uses a light-activated medication to target abnormal or cancerous skin cells. It may be recommended for certain surface-level skin conditions. 01 02 03 Medication Uses a light-activated medication Controlled light Targets abnormal skin cells Selected cases Minimally invasive option for selected cases TREATMENT 04 Mohs Surgery A dermatologist can recommend the most appropriate treatment for skin cancer based on your diagnosis. Mohs surgery removes skin cancer layer by layer while checking each layer for cancer cells. It helps preserve as much healthy tissue as possible. 01 02 03 Highly precise treatment Commonly used for basal and squamous cell cancers Useful for sensitive areas such as the face, nose, ears, and lips +1 (406)-756-7555 175 Commons Loop, Suite 300 Kalispell MT, 59901 www.dermatologyassociatesmt.com CONTACT US