How this is done depends mostly on the size of the cancer.
Larger tumours are more likely to be excised and skin grafted as necessary.
Many skin cancers are removed by surgery. The surgeon or dermatologist will remove the lump and also some normal-looking skin around it to try and ensure that all cancer cells are removed. You will have stitches that need to be removed a week to ten days after your operation. If the cancer is fairly small, the operation is usually done under local anaesthetic and you will probably be able to go home the same day. If the tumour is large or spreading, more skin may have to be removed.