Finally, examine your neck and scalp with the hand mirror. Any suspicious spots should be reported to your physician. When an area of skin does not look normal, the doctor will remove some of the cells so they can be examined under a microsscope for the presence of cancer. This is called a biopsy. To do this, the doctor may remove all or part of the growth.
Treatments There are treatments for all patients with skin cancer.
Treatment methods depend on the type and stage of the disease as well as the patient's age and overall health. The doctor is the best person to answer questions about treatment options. Most basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are treated with surgery. Sometimes doctors suggest radiation or chemotherapy, or a combination of these methods. Cryosurgery - use of liquid nitrogen to freeze the growth and kill abnormal cells.