Skin Cancer Screening
Offered in Bradenton, Homestead, Kendall, Longboat Key, North Miami Beach, North Port, Sarasota, and Venice
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, affecting 1 in 5 Americans during their lifetime. At Luminary Dermatology, with locations in Bradenton, Homestead, Kendall, Longboat Key, North Miami Beach, North Port, Sarasota, and Venice, Florida, the skilled dermatologists offer skin cancer screening and treatments that eliminate cancer to avoid complications. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.
Skin cancer screening at Luminary Dermatology involves a dermatology evaluation that helps detect skin cancer in the early stages. Skin cancer is a growth of abnormal cells that can destroy healthy tissues. The cancer can sometimes spread to other areas when left untreated.
There are many forms of skin cancer. Knowing the signs to watch for can help you avoid serious or costly medical problems linked to cancer.
Skin cancer may appear as:
Skin cancer commonly develops in areas exposed to sunlight, including the scalp, face, ears, lips, hands, arms, back, and legs. However, this type of cancer can appear anywhere on your body.
Everyone is a candidate for skin cancer screening, particularly those at a higher risk of skin cancer. Risk factors include unprotected sun exposure, tanning bed use, aging, and a personal or family history of skin cancer.
Your skin cancer risks also increase if you have skin that sunburns easily, a history of sunburns, or a weakened immune system.
Ways to reduce your chance of skin cancer include avoiding tanning beds, protecting your skin from the sun with sunscreen or protective clothing, and detecting and removing abnormal skin growths early before they become problematic.
During skin cancer screening at Luminary Dermatology, your provider examines your skin, reviews your symptoms, and discusses your lifestyle and medical history.
If an area looks suspicious or has changed in appearance, they can remove the affected tissues and send a biopsy to a lab for analysis.
If your biopsy tests positive for cancer, you might need additional diagnostic testing to stage the cancer or determine how best to treat it.
Examples of skin cancer treatments include:
You might need chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy if you have a dangerous form of skin cancer.
Schedule skin cancer screening at Luminary Dermatology by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.