SKIN CANCERS
Over one million cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year. Visiting your dermatologist at least annually for a total body skin examination will help you identify skin cancer early, when treatment is often curative. There are several types of skin cancer, each beginning in a specific cell type within the skin. The two most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, and usually form on the head, face, neck, hands and arms. These are areas commonly exposed to the sun, but skin cancer can occur anywhere on the body. Another common type of skin cancer is melanoma, a potentially fatal form of skin cancer. Melanoma is now the number one cause of cancer death in people 25-40 years of age.
At The Menkes Clinic, we specialize in skin cancer detection, screening, biopsies, surgical removal, treatment and prevention. This includes a primary focus on the three most common skin cancers found in human beings-Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Melanoma. Dr. Menkes also performs Mohs Micrographic surgery for certain difficult skin cancers.
