Effective treatment and removal of skin cancer are essential steps in managing your skin health. At Dermadocs Skin Cancer Clinic in Parkside, Adelaide, our experienced clinicians provide a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments tailored to the type, size and location of your skin cancer, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
Skin cancer treatment is personalised and evidence-based, aiming to fully remove the cancerous tissue, minimise scarring and preserve healthy skin, with options ranging from local excision to advanced procedures when required.
Treatment choices depend on the type of skin cancer (e.g., basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma), its location, how deeply it has grown, and your overall health.
Skin cancer care typically begins after a biopsy confirms diagnosis and may include one or a combination of the following approaches:
In some superficial or early cases, medicinal creams may be used to treat pre-cancerous lesions or superficial skin cancers.
PDT combines a light-activated drug with a special light source to destroy abnormal cells. It’s an option for certain superficial cancers and precancerous conditions.
Although most are not routine in a primary clinic setting, advanced therapies — including immunotherapy, targeted therapy, or radiation — play roles in advanced melanoma or metastatic disease. These options are typically coordinated with specialist oncology teams.
Most skin cancers — including BCC and SCC — can be completely cured when removed early. Early treatment reduces the risk of spread, lowers the extent of surgery required, and improves cosmetic outcomes.
Regular surveillance after removal is also critical to monitor for new lesions or recurrence.
