Question 1

can skin cancer be cured at this point?

Accepted Answer

Majority are cured: Majority of skin cancer- like squamous cell, basal cell cancer- even melanoma-  will be cured with surgical resection- if caught early.  However if melanoma/cancerous mole is not caught early and already  spreads to other distant organs then that would  make it incurable. Other skin cancers such as skin lymphoma (cutaneous t cell lymphoma) - can be also difficult to cure- however it is treatable.

Question 2

can flurorouracil cream cause or cure skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Cure skin cancer: This cream (also called Efudex) acts as a chemotherapy agent for helping eradicate some categories of superficial skin cancer e.g. superficial basal cell carcinoma, and also pre-cancerous lesions such as actinic keratosis.      Causing cancer is not a documented side effect.      See this link for more detail :    http://www.rxlist.com/efudex-drug/patient-images-side-effects.htm

Question 3

is it possible to cure skin cancer without surgery?

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Yes: Depending on the type of skin cancer, cure can be attained without surgical incisions. Radiation therapy to the skin has been used for years in treatment of skin cancers. Non invasive skin cancers can be treated with levulan and blue light therapy.  Shave biopsy with fulguration is an effective technique to destroy superficial skin cancers. Many options depending on type skin cancer, location, etc.

Question 4

what can be done to cure/prevent bcc?  how dangerous is this kind of skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

BCC: Removal of the cancer by dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Avoid sun!

Question 5

why do doctors choose to do surgery when there is a proven skin cancer cure known as curaderm-bec5?

Accepted Answer

Beware.: Anytime you see "proven cure" attached to a product, you should be suspicious. Curaderm bec5 is an extract of eggplant, and there is no credible evidence that eggplant is an effective treatment for skin cancer, no matter what you've read on the internet. Not only that, but using these "magical" creams only delays effective treatment (such as surgery), once you realize that you've been had.

Question 6

i have always thought that any type of skin cancer when caught early on, by seeing an md, could be cured 95% of the time. right?

Accepted Answer

Early = Good: Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers.  The 3 most common types are basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma.  Melanoma is the most dangerous type.  Prognosis depends on the depth of the cancer and the involvement of lymph nodes.  If detected early (stage IA), the 10-year survival rate is 95%

Everyone should wear sunscreen when outside and avoid tanning beds.

Question 7

i am klein and i am suffering from basal cell carcinoma skin cancer. i want to know how to cure skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

BCC: There are several ways to treat basal cell skin cancers, depending on the location, the type of basal cell it is, and your age. There are several surgical options, including cutting it out, scraping and burning it out and mohs surgery.If you are 65 years old or older, then radiatioin therapy is a great option. Your do not get sick or lose your hair from this type of radiation.

Question 8

is there a good cure for basal cell carcinoma skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Options: Superficial basal cell can be treated with radiation, topical creams Aldara (imiquimod) and effudex, burning and scraping or surgical excision.  Deeper basal cells are treated with radiation, scraping or excision.  I prefer excision with clearance of margins by a pathologist.

Question 9

coler of skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Color and cancer: Caucasians are the primary victims of skin cancer. However, everyone, regardless of skin color, can fall prey to it. Unfortunately, many patients and even some physicians are under the impression that non-caucasian people are immune to this disease. That is one reason people of color are diagnosed with skin cancer at later stages. These delays mean that skin cancers are often advanced and fatal.

Question 10

what causes skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Sun damage, Genetics: There can be a family component to many cancers including skin cancers. This should not be taken lightly. Sun exposure is another large risk factor for skin cancer. The two together can be very dangerous. If you have a strong family history, lots of sun exposure, or any enlarging skin lesions, be evaluated by your local doctor and/or dermatologist.

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