Mr. Alwyn D’Souza treats a large number of cases of skin cancer of the head & neck and the face each year in both the NHS and his private practice. We provide state of the art skin cancer care, which involves combined clinics with our dermatologists and regular MDT (multi disciplinary team) meetings. The MDT team includes the dermatologists, skin pathologist, and specialist skin cancer care nurse amongst other members. We also have a regular intense follow up care regime which means all your worries are taken care of and dealt with as a priority. You can click to request a brochure or make an appointment for a consultation.
WHO IS LIKELY TO GET SKIN CANCER?
Cancer of the skin is the most common form of head and neck cancer. Sun exposed areas of the face are most commonly affected. Anyone can develop a skin cancer, and this risk increases with time. However the following groups of people do carry a higher risk:
- Fair skin that burns easily, does not tan and is not sun protected
- Light coloured eyes: blue, grey or hazel
- Blonde or red hair
- Numerous freckles
- Outdoor work or heavy sun exposure in the past
- A history of previous skin cancer
- Organ transplant patients
TYPES OF SKIN CANCER
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) also known as rodent ulcer is the most common form of skin cancer
- Squamous cell cancer (SCC)
- Malignant melanoma (MM)
- Other rare cancers
WHAT ARE THE EARLY SIGNS OF SKIN CANCER?
Skin cancer treatment is much easier when the cancer is detected early. Regular monitoring of the skin is therefore recommended. Expert consultation is advised if a lesion in the skin shows signs of:
- Growth and/or irritation
- Crusts and bleeds repeatedly
- Changes appearances in colour or borders
- Does not heal completely
HOW IS SKIN CANCER TREATED?
The commonest form of treatment for skin cancer is surgery. Other forms of treatment include radiotherapy, photodynamic therapy (PDT) and use of certain types of creams.
We recommend surgery as the definitive treatment for most patients, though treatment is tailored to the individual patients needs.
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