The Role of Mohs Surgery in Skin Cancer Treatment

Depending on the extent of your skin cancer, such as how deep and large the spot(s) are, you may have the option of Mohs surgery. This particular treatment is known for its high efficiency and being less invasive than other options. Fortunately, Dr. Gerald Peters of Peters Dermatology Center, serving Bend, OR, and the nearby region, can offer this skin cancer treatment.

How Mohs Is Different 

 With other skin cancer treatment options, the practitioner removes a large amount of tissue to ensure as much of the cancer is removed as possible. This reduces the likelihood of it spreading to the surrounding tissue when a small amount remains.

When you opt for Mohs, the surgeon gradually removes layers of the cancer. After each layer, the specialist views the tissue under a microscope to identify when all the cancer has been removed. This method is highly effective compared to other surgeries.

Moreover, because our dermatologist will perform this surgery with precision, you won't have as much tissue removed as you would with other options. Ultimately, this means less scarring and a better recovery than other options.

Suppose your cancer is a variety that has a high rate of recurrence. In that case, Mohs is beneficial because it removes as much of the cancer as possible, so there's less of a possibility of any malignant tissue remaining.

Fortunately, it's also an option for those with an aggressive cancer or a large affected area because of how our practitioner will perform it. 

What Types of Cancer It's Used For 

 Our specialist most often uses this procedure for basal and squamous cell carcinomas. However, we can also offer this treatment in some cases of melanoma. Typically, these are instances when the cancer is in its early stages and still relatively small.

Our dermatologist often recommends it if you have recurring cancer because of its precision and ability to cause minimal damage to the surrounding tissue,

Efficiency 

 If our Bend, OR, dermatologists decide Mohs surgery is the right option for you, you'll be glad to know it has a high success rate. Overall, if this is your first occurrence, there's a 99 percent likelihood our dermatologist will remove all the cancerous tissue. If this is a recurrence, there's about a 95 percent cure rate.

If you're looking for a highly effective skin cancer treatment that removes as little healthy tissue as possible, Mohs surgery is it. Fortunately, Dr. Peters of Peters Dermatology Center, serving Bend, OR, and the nearby region, can perform this surgery. And you'll even benefit from minimal scarring and a quick recovery time.

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