Skin cancer accounts for more cancer diagnoses in the United States than all other types combined. In fact, one in five people will get it by the time they reach age 70. If you’re one of them, O. Jay On, PA-C, can assess the state of your skin cancer and create an effective treatment strategy at Chico Dermatology in Chico, California. To start exploring skin cancer treatment possibilities, call the clinic or go online to book your appointment today.
Skin cancer is a condition caused by uncontrolled skin cell growth, often prompted by too much sun exposure. If you don’t get treatment in some cases, the cancerous cells can spread throughout other parts of your body, becoming very dangerous to your health. If you catch the condition before it spreads, treatment is relatively simple.
There are several types of skin cancer, but the three most common are:
At Chico Dermatology, O. Jay offers several treatment options for skin cancer. He assesses your case to decide which method or methods have the best chance at getting rid of it completely.
A few available treatments are:
Skin cancer is concering, but a diagnosis isn’t the end of the world. To explore skin cancer treatments, call Chico Dermatology or go online to book your appointment today.