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Dr. Suresh Advani

MBBS, DM - Oncology - Oncologist/Cancer Specialist

  • 43 years experience
  • Peddar Road
  • Tuesday 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Fee INR 3,000(approx.)

Dr. Suresh Advani

MBBS, DM - Oncology - Oncologist/Cancer Specialist

  • 43 years experience
  • Girgaon
  • Thursday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Fee INR 5,000(approx.)

Dr. Suresh Advani

MBBS, DM - Oncology - Oncologist/Cancer Specialist

  • 43 years experience
  • Mahim West
  • Monday 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Wednesday 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Friday 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Fee INR 3,000(approx.)

Dr. Boman Dhabhar

MD(Internal Medicine), Certification & Fellowship Consultant Medical Oncology - Oncologist/Cancer Specialist

  • 45 years experience
  • Peddar Road
  • Tuesday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Fee INR 1,150(approx.)

Dr. Boman Dhabhar

MD(Internal Medicine), Certification & Fellowship Consultant Medical Oncology - Oncologist/Cancer Specialist

  • 45 years experience
  • Mumbai Central
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Thursday 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Friday 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Saturday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Fee INR 2,000(approx.)

Dr. Boman Dhabhar

MD(Internal Medicine), Certification & Fellowship Consultant Medical Oncology - Oncologist/Cancer Specialist

  • 45 years experience
  • Mulund West
  • Monday 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Wednesday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Thursday 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Friday 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Fee INR 1,500(approx.)

Dr. Ian Pinto

MBBS, MD, MPH, DM - Oncologist/Cancer Specialist

  • 11 years experience
  • Peddar Road
  • Thursday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Fee INR 1,500(approx.)

Dr. Ian Pinto

MBBS, MD, MPH, DM - Oncologist/Cancer Specialist

  • 11 years experience
  • Cbd Belapur
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Fee INR 1,500(approx.)

Dr. Rahul Bhargava

MBBS, MD, DM (Clinical Hematology) - Oncologist/Cancer Specialist

  • 20 years experience
  • Sector-44
  • Monday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Fee INR 900(approx.)

Skin Cancer Treatment

Skin cancer is abnormal growth of cells in the skin. It affects the areas that are exposed to sunlight, and could affect other places too. There are different types of skin cancer and there are different treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, chemical peel treatment, etc. 

Types:

  • Basal cell carcinoma- it is a slow growing cancer, originating in the basal cells (present in the lower part of the epidermis) of the skin.
  • Squamous cell carcinoma- a cancer originating from the squamous cells (flat cells in the outer part of the epidermis) of the skin.
  • Melanoma- a cancer of the pigment-making cells (melanocytes) of the skin. It is a rapidly growing cancer, and is less common but more dangerous than the first two types of cancers.

Causes:

  • Sun exposures damaging the skin cells
  • Large number of warts on the skin, increasing the risk of cancer
  • Exposure to chemicals like coal, tar
  • Genetic structure

Risk factors are- fair skin people, moles on skin, excess sun exposures, sunburn history, weak immune systems, radiation exposures, precancerous skin lesions, chemical exposures to coal, tar, arsenic, etc. 

Symptoms

Skin cancer usually presents as a growth or lump on the skin. The specific signs of these growths depend upon the type of cancer present. Symptoms pertaining to the type of cancer are listed below:-

Basal cell carcinoma

  • Raised, smooth, pearly and translucent bump on the skin
  • Pink or red growths with a crusted centre
  • Appearance of small blood vessels on the lump or lesion

Squamous cell carcinoma

  • Red scaly patches with irregular borders
  • Ulceration and bleeding in these patches
  • Dome-shaped growths with rough surface and an indented centre

Melanoma

  • Moles that are asymmetrical and irregular
  • Change in colour or diameter of the mole
  • Redness, itching, ulceration, bleeding
  • Spots or growths of various colours, ranging from brown to black

Diagnosis

  • A physical exam by a dermatologist would help in determining whether a lump is cancerous or not. The dermatologist would take into account the specifics of the lump such as the size, colour, shape etc.
  • Biopsy- a biopsy would be required to confirm whether the lump is cancerous and if yes, then which type of cancer it is.
  • If the cancer is a basal cell cancer, a biopsy alone can determine the extent of the cancer, as it does not spread in most cases.
  • If the cancer is found to be squamous cell cancer or a melanoma, further tests may be needed to determine the extent of the cancer, as they are capable of metastasizing.
  • Imaging tests may be required to determine the presence of cancer in neighboring cells and lymph nodes.

Treatment

 A number of surgical techniques can be used depending upon the type of cancer and its extent.

  • Curettage and electrodessication- in this procedure, the skin is repeatedly scraped with a long sharp instrument called a curette and the skin is then cauterized with an electric needle (electrode).
  • Surgical excision- a surgical knife is used to cut out the tumor along with some tissue. It is then diagnosed to make sure that the entire tumor has been removed.
  • Mohs surgery- is a microscopically controlled surgery wherein the tumor is removed with a small piece of tissue which is then examined under a microscope for cancer cells. If cancer cells are present, some more tissue is removed and examined, and this is continued until no more cancer cells are found.
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Photodynamic therapy
  • Biological Therapy
  • Cryosurgery

Risks

  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Bleeding
  • Infection
  • Nerve damage
  • Numbness
  • Fatigue
  • Scarring 
  • Lymphedema
  • Risk of cancer recurrence
  • Metastasis ( cancer spreading to different body parts )

 

After Procedure

Regular skin examinations by the patient themselves and the doctor at regular intervals would be necessary. A few tests may also be recommended by the doctor to make sure the cancer does not regrow.

FAQ Section

1) How common is Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed worldwide, more in numbers than breast, prostate, lung or colon cancer. Non-melanoma skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma affects more than 3 million people in the world. 

 

2) What are the different types of Skin Cancer?

The 3 main types of skin cancer are-

  1. Basal Cell Carcinoma: most common type of skin cancer, it invades the surrounding tissues and nerves, bones, thus needs early diagnosis and treatment.
  2. Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Second most common form of skin cancer, it forms on skin exposed to sun like ear, face, neck, arms, chest, back, etc. 
  3. Melanoma: This is the deadliest type of skin cancer, this mostly develops as mole, or dark spots on the skin, early diagnosis is crucial. 

3) What areas of skin cancer are most prevalent?

Ear, Face, Neck, Arms, Chest, and Back, the areas that are most exposed to sun rays. 

 

4) What are the risk factors of different types of Skin Cancer?

The risk factors include- chronic sun exposures, light skin color, family history of skin cancer, presence of moles and freckles, history of sun burn injuries. 

5) What must a patient examine himself/ herself for, when examining signs of skin cancer?

One must keep a check on the moles or freckles on the skin, change in skin color, size or thickness of skin, irregular outline on skin lesion, spots or sores that itch, open sores that do not heal within 3 weeks, spots on skin that may bleed,or scab. In case of any of these signs, one must contact the doctor. 

 

6) What are the symptoms of skin cancer?

The symptoms of different types of skin cancer are-

  • Basal Cell Carcinoma- white- waxy lump, brown-scaly patch on sun exposed skin like face or neck.
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma- red scaly patches with irregular borders, ulcerations and bleeding in these patches, dome shaped growth with indented centres, appearance of blood vessels on lump or lesion.  
  • Melanoma- asymmetrical and irregular moles, change in color and diameter of mole.

7) What is the cost of Skin Cancer Treatment in India?

The cost of Skin Cancer Treatment in India varies across different cities and hospitals- 

Cost of Skin Cancer Treatment in India
CITY COST
Cost of Skin Cancer Treatment in Mumbai      INR 300000- INR 600000
Cost of Skin Cancer Treatment in Bangalore INR 280000- INR 580000
Cost of Skin Cancer Treatment in Delhi INR 280000- INR 580000
Cost of Skin Cancer Treatment in Chennai     INR 270000- INR 570000

 

8) What is the survival rate of Skin Cancer Treatment?

The 5 year survival rate of skin cancer treatment is 93 percent ( overall ). If the lesion is localised and treated early, then 99 percent, if skin cancer is spread in the body then survival rate is as less as 27 percent. 

 

9) What are the treatments of Skin Cancer?

The various treatments of skin cancer are- Curettage, Electrodessication, Surgical excision, Mohs surgery, Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy, Photodynamic therapy, Biological Therapy, Cryosurgery.