Skin cancer treatment

Also known as Mohs micrographic surgery, Mohs surgery is regarded as the most effective treatment for high-risk, nonmelanoma skin cancers including squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, the two most common forms of skin cancer. Your Forefront dermatologist might recommend Mohs surgery if your skin cancer returns after receiving previous treatment. It's also especially useful in treating skin cancers that have uneven edges, are large, aggressive or growing rapidly, or appear on a part of your body where it's important to preserve healthy tissue, such as your scalp, nose, eyes, lips, ears, toes, fingers, or genitals.

Mohs surgery skin cancer treatment is performed in stages during a single visit to the office. Your Mohs surgeon uses a scalpel to remove the visible tumor and a thin layer of the surrounding skin underneath. The area is bandaged so you can wait comfortably while the removed tissue is examined under a microscope. In most cases, you won't leave your appointment until all of the skin cancer has been removed.

Your Forefront Mohs surgeon may schedule a follow-up appointment with you to monitor your recovery process, make sure your wound is healing properly, and answer any questions you may have.

Superficial Radiation Therapy is a non-surgical treatment for certain skin cancers, primarily low-risk basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma. SRT uses electromagnetic energy to target and destroy cancerous cells, penetrating only the skin's surface layers to minimize scarring and preserve healthy tissue.

Treatment typically involves short sessions three days a week for about a month. SRT isn't right for everyone: it's not recommended for aggressive or recurrent cancers, and younger patients should avoid it, since radiation can raise the risk of additional tumors in treated skin decades later. Forefront’s experienced dermatologists evaluate each patient's cancer type, location, and health to confirm candidacy.

Forefront Dermatology is a strong choice for SRT because it's offered within an integrated care pathway: diagnosis, biopsy, treatment, and follow-up all in one practice.  Patients benefit from providers who are experienced in weighing SRT against other options (like Mohs surgery) and who can honestly counsel on whether it's the appropriate fit. With locations across multiple states, Forefront also makes this treatment more accessible without sacrificing the oversight of board-certified specialists.

For patients, the process starts with a consultation, followed by quick in-office sessions requiring no anesthesia or downtime. Side effects are usually limited to temporary redness or peeling, and cosmetic outcomes are typically excellent.