I just received the biopsy report on 3 areas from my chest. The locations are: 1 at the top of my cleavage, 1 to the left center of my cleavage and 1 centered just below my collar bone. These all came back as squamous cells. My dermatologist wants to scrape more and feels that this would be much better than a Moh's surgery. The location of these has gotten me very concerned about the appearance afterwards. What other treatments can you advise that would leave me with the least amount of scarring?
September 17, 2010
Answer: Squamous cell carcinoma treatment options
There are many ways to treat skin cancers. There are also 4 different types of squamous cells all of which can be managed differently. As a starting point, Mohs surgery offers the highest cure rates of all the options available. So if cure is your goal this may make the most sense. In addition, if you do elect for a surgical procedure then Mohs surgery has been shown to conserve 180% more tissue than standard surgery and so will leave the smallest area to sew and hence a smaller scar. These are just quoting the literature but each patient and each cancer needs to be decided upon by the patient and the doctor. Some of the more superficial squamous cell cancers are sometimes managed with scraping and burning or even creams but again you need to know the real cure rates, risk of scarring, risks and benefits etc for these before deciding and this can all be provided by your dermatologist.
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September 17, 2010
Answer: Squamous cell carcinoma treatment options
There are many ways to treat skin cancers. There are also 4 different types of squamous cells all of which can be managed differently. As a starting point, Mohs surgery offers the highest cure rates of all the options available. So if cure is your goal this may make the most sense. In addition, if you do elect for a surgical procedure then Mohs surgery has been shown to conserve 180% more tissue than standard surgery and so will leave the smallest area to sew and hence a smaller scar. These are just quoting the literature but each patient and each cancer needs to be decided upon by the patient and the doctor. Some of the more superficial squamous cell cancers are sometimes managed with scraping and burning or even creams but again you need to know the real cure rates, risk of scarring, risks and benefits etc for these before deciding and this can all be provided by your dermatologist.
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July 1, 2012
Answer: Squamous cell cancer treatment options
You have several options concerning the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma. The options vary in relevance based upon your age, location of tumor, severity of histology of tumor (ie if it is well differentiated vs moderate vs poorly differentiated) , size of tumor and whether or not it represents a recurrence. Options vary from routine excision, edc (electrodessication and curettage), radiation therapy, and Mohs surgery. You must rely upon your dermatologist to advise you for the most appropriate therapeutic approach.
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July 1, 2012
Answer: Squamous cell cancer treatment options
You have several options concerning the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma. The options vary in relevance based upon your age, location of tumor, severity of histology of tumor (ie if it is well differentiated vs moderate vs poorly differentiated) , size of tumor and whether or not it represents a recurrence. Options vary from routine excision, edc (electrodessication and curettage), radiation therapy, and Mohs surgery. You must rely upon your dermatologist to advise you for the most appropriate therapeutic approach.
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