If you have concerns of skin cancer, then you want an answer as soon as possible.
With a same-day skin cancer visit in Hagerstown, Maryland, this is incredibly easy and possible. Here are three types of diagnostic tests and treatments you can expect during your visit!
- Biopsy of Suspicious Mole / Blemish
Biopsies are the most popular method for testing for skin cancer. There are multiple types of biopsies, including incisional, excisional, shave, and punch biopsy. A lymph node biopsy is another method if your doctor thinks your cancer has spread to your lymph nodes.
An excisional biopsy can possibly treat the skin cancer as it removes the entire growth, whereas punch, shave, and incisional biopsies remove small amounts of the abnormality for testing.
- CT Scan for Suspected Melanoma or Merkel Cell Carcinoma
If a biopsy isn’t enough to accurately confirm skin cancer and its progress, your doctor may order another diagnostic test, such as a CT scan.
This is used most often for melanoma and Merkel cell carcinoma, which can spread to your bones and internal organs.
A computerized tomography (CT) scan is an imaging technique that obtains a series of X-rays and detailed images of your internals.
- MRI Scan to Look for Skin Cancer Cells That Have Spread
MRI scans are another medical imaging test that may be performed to look for skin cancer that may have spread to other organs or your bones.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) forms images of your anatomy and the physiological processes of your body by using computer-generated radio waves and magnetic fields to produce three-dimensional pictures. Like CT scans, it’s a non-invasive test.
Trust in Herrera Reconstructive Surgery for Your Same-Day Skin Cancer Visit in Hagerstown, Maryland!
Our board-certified surgeon Dr. Aryeh L. Herrera is here to help you take control of your health and diagnose potential skin cancer without the wait!
Call us at 301-739-7790 to book your appointment for a same-day skin cancer visit in Hagerstown, Maryland!