Surgical
Skin cancer
Basal cell and squamous cell cancers are the most common cancers in the country, and caught early they are very treatable. Dr. Warden performs every surgery here, including Mohs surgery, which removes the cancer while keeping as much healthy skin as possible.
Signs to look for
A sore that won’t heal. Open or crusting for three weeks or more.
Shiny bumps. Pearly or waxy bumps that grow slowly.
Scaly patches. Rough red patches that bleed easily.
A positive biopsy. Or a referral from your own doctor.
How we treat it
Skin biopsy. A small sample taken in minutes to confirm a diagnosis.
Excision. The cancer removed with a margin of healthy skin, closed with fine stitches.
Mohs surgery. Layer-by-layer removal, checked under the microscope as we go.