Dermal Precision: Skin Cancer Care What is the Skin Cancer Pathway? Skin cancer care involves the precise identification and removal of malignant skin lesions. Because the skin is the body''s largest organ and highly visible, our approach balances oncological safety with reconstructive excellence. Depending on the type and depth of the cancer, treatment ranges from specialized surgical excisions and Mohs micrographic surgery to advanced immunotherapy or targeted radiation for deeper involvements. The goal is to remove the "neoplasm" (the tumor) entirely while sparing as much healthy surrounding tissue as possible. For complex or high-risk cases, our surgical oncologists work alongside plastic surgeons to ensure that the healing process results in minimal scarring and restores the natural contour of the area. Why is this Pathway Personally Vital for You? Early and precise intervention is the key to preventing skin cancer from spreading to deeper tissues or lymph nodes. This pathway is personally vital for you if: You Require Microscopic Margin Control: For cancers on the face or sensitive areas, we utilize techniques that examine the tissue layers during surgery to ensure 100% of the cancer is gone before the site is closed. A Pigmented Lesion has Changed: If a mole shows signs of "ABCDE" changes (Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolution), a specialized oncology workup is essential to rule out or treat melanoma. You Seek Aesthetic and Functional Preservation: Our team uses advanced suturing and flap reconstruction techniques to ensure that areas like the nose, ears, and eyelids maintain their function and appearance after surgery. Systemic Monitoring is Required: For advanced stages, we provide access to the latest "checkpoint inhibitors" and targeted therapies that help your immune system fight the cancer from within. The Path to Dermal Healing and Stability The goal of our skin oncology program is to achieve complete cancer clearance while stabilizing your skin’s integrity. This pathway is designed to: Provide Targeted Surgical Excellence: Whether performing a wide local excision or a sentinel lymph node biopsy, our focus is on ensuring no malignant cells remain. Ensure Clinical Readiness through Rigorous Screening: To determine if the cancer has affected deeper structures or internal organs, we require a full medical history, diagnostic X-rays (including chest X-rays or specialized CT/PET scans for staging), and comprehensive blood tests (including LDH levels for melanoma and inflammatory markers). A Focused Recovery and Stabilization Window: Following the removal of the lesion or the start of a systemic therapy cycle, we focus on a 2–3 week recovery and stabilization period. This timeframe is essential for the surgical site to heal, for the pathology lab to confirm "clear margins," and to ensure your body is perfectly stabilized before moving into the long-term skin surveillance phase. All details are subject to doctor evaluation for the final treatment plan.