Skin Cancer
Basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma are among the most common cancers, and most are highly treatable when caught early. Dr. Talbert removes them completely and confirms the diagnosis.
Removing skin cancer, completely
Skin cancers, basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma, are among the most common cancers, and most are highly treatable when caught early. Surgical removal is often the most direct way to treat them and confirm the diagnosis through pathology.
The right approach depends on the type, size, location, and depth. Basal cell cancers often grow slowly, squamous cell cancers can be more aggressive, and melanoma can spread if not treated early, sometimes requiring evaluation of nearby lymph nodes.
Dr. Talbert removes the cancer with an appropriate margin of healthy tissue and, when needed, performs a sentinel lymph node biopsy to help guide staging and treatment. He explains the pathology results and what they mean for your care.
Conditions in this area
Answers from Dr. Talbert
Treatment usually involves removing the cancerous tissue, often with a margin of healthy skin, and sending it for pathology. The exact plan depends on the size, location, depth, and type of cancer.
Yes. While many cases are very treatable when found early, squamous cell cancer can grow deeper or spread to other areas in some patients, which is why prompt treatment matters.
It is a procedure that checks whether cancer cells have spread to the first nearby lymph node or nodes. It is commonly used with melanoma to help guide staging and treatment decisions.
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