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The most common form of cancer in the United States, skin cancer affects one in every five Americans, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Fortunately, with advancements in medicine and surgical techniques, skin cancer can be successfully treated. Ask your dermatologist about Mohs surgery for skin cancer treatment. Also known as chemosurgery, this technique can treat a variety of common skin cancers and enjoys a high rate of success.

Mohs Surgery: Background

Although the technique has existed for decades, recent advancements in technology and medical innovation have made Mohs surgery one of the most effective treatments for skin cancer available. Depending on the type of skin cancer being treated, the success rate for Mohs surgery approaches 99%. While the procedure may not be appropriate for all skin cancers, your dermatologist or Mohs surgeon will work with you to find the most effective treatment options.

Mohs Surgery: Procedure

Mohs surgery is designed to eliminate cancerous tissue while leaving healthy tissue untouched. Your Mohs surgeon performs the procedure in three stages:

• Tumor Removal: Before the procedure begins, a local anesthesia is administered. Under microscopic analysis, your surgeon will remove the visible areas of the tumor along with a thin layer of the surrounding tissue.
• Examination: The layer beneath the cancerous tissue is prepared on slides and examined with a microscope. If this tissue is found to be cancerous, your dermatologist will remove another?layer of issue, repeating the process until the test layer is cancer-free.
• Reconstruction: Your Mohs surgeon will determine the appropriate method for repairing the wound. Ideally, reconstruction will leave the affected area, its nerves, and blood vessels?fully functional. In some cases and depending on the size of the tumor, reconstructive surgery may be necessary to close the wound

For more information about Mohs surgery, please contact the dermatologists at?Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery. As part of?the largest dermatology practice in America, our doctors can assist you with all of your cosmetic or clinical skincare needs. Immediate appointments are available at one of our?Tampa?offices. To locate an office or doctor near you, please visit Advanced Dermatology online or call us today at?(866) 608-9531.

Source: http://www.myadvancedderm.com/371537/2012/02/15/treating-skin-cancer-with-mohs-surgery.html

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