• Name:
• Phone:
• Email:
• Select Location Orange Park Fleming Island Annex on Kingsley Ave
• Date:
• Select Time Morning Afternoon Evening

Select Location Orange Park Fleming Island Annex on Kingsley Ave

SKIN CANCER JACKSONVILLE

There are 3 major types of skin cancer:

1. Melanoma "the most lethal"
2. Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) "the most common"
3. Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)

All three skin cancers result from the abnormal growth of skin cells. Each type of cancer is named for the particular skin cells that are involved.

1) Melanoma

• Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer and can be fatal as it often spreads to other parts of the body.
• We cannot stress enough the importance of early detection and early treatment of melanoma.
• We also recommend annual full-body skin exams, limiting exposure to the sun and the use of a SPF 50 sun block.

Remember your A B C D E's of Melanoma

• Asymmetry of one side verses the other:
  Most early melanomas are asymmetrical meaning a line through the middle would not create matching halves.
• Border Shape:
  The borders of early melanomas are often uneven and may have scalloped or notched edges.
• Color Variation:
  Common moles are usually a single shade of brown. Varied shades of brown, tan, or black are often the first sign of melanoma. As melanomas progress, the colors red, white, and blue may appear.
• Diameter/Size:
  Early melanomas tend to grow larger than common moles (at least to the size of a pencil eraser).
• Evolving:
  Any changes in size, shape, color, or elevation can be a sign of danger. When a mole starts to evolve or change, see a doctor.

2) Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

• Is slow growing
• Can look like a smooth pink or pearly papules.

3) Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)

These lesions are usually pink, red, or scaly. Look for:

• A mole that changes.
• A sore that doesn't heal.
• A crusting or flaking area of skin.
• A sore (or trauma) to an area without any history of injury.
• An indented or ulcerated area.

Skin Cancer Treatments

Most Squamous and Basal Cell Carcinomas can only be treated with surgical excision at our Orange Park office utilizing Mohs Surgery, a tissue-sparing surgical technique. Treatment of melanoma, if detected early enough, can also be treated with a simple surgical excision. If it has already spread, sometimes a malignant melanoma may require more complicated skin cancer treatments.