Skin Cancer Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla
Skin cancer starts when sunlight, or sometimes another trigger, damages the DNA inside skin cells. The damaged cells then keep multiplying when they should not. It is also one of the more preventable cancers, and spotting a change early can make treatment much simpler. If you are looking for skin cancer care, CritiCare Asia Hospitals offers skin cancer treatment in Kurla, Mumbai, with surgery and medicines planned around the type and stage of the disease.
Warning Signs to Look For
Doctors at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, a leading cancer hospital in Mumbai, recommend a checklist called the ABCDE rule to spot a worrying mole:
Asymmetry
one half of the mole does not match the otherBorder
the edges are uneven, notched or blurredColour
shades vary, or there is more than one colour in the same spotDiameter
wider than about 6mm, which is roughly a pencil eraserEvolving
any change in size, shape, colour or feeling over time
Other skin cancers give more direct signs: a sore that bleeds and does not heal, a bump that keeps growing, or a patch that feels different from the skin around it. Meet one of the skin cancer specialists in Kurla, Mumbai at CritiCare Asia Hospitals if you notice any of these.
How Skin Cancer Is Checked
The doctor first looks at the spot with a dermatoscope, a small lit magnifier that shows what lies beneath the surface. If cancer is suspected, a biopsy follows. A biopsy means taking a tiny piece of skin to test in a laboratory. It confirms the type of cancer and how deep it has gone, and both decide the treatment plan.
For melanoma, the doctor may also suggest a sentinel lymph node biopsy. This checks the first lymph gland near the spot to see whether cancer cells have begun to travel. Our best oncologists in Mumbai at CritiCare Asia Hospitals go through the results with you step by step.
Main Types of Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is not one disease. The three main types behave differently.
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common. It looks like a pearly or waxy bump, or a flat patch that resembles a scar, usually on skin exposed to the sun. It grows slowly and rarely spreads, but it can still damage the skin around it if ignored.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) appears as a firm red lump or a rough, crusted patch. It is often linked to the sun but can also appear on covered skin, especially in people with darker skin. It spreads a little more easily than BCC, so it may need firmer treatment.
Melanoma is the least common but the most serious, because it can spread to other parts of the body. It may be a new dark spot or a change in an old mole. It can also appear on the palms, soles or under the nails, places people rarely check. That is why it is the type most often found late. In men it is often seen on the chest, back or face, and in women on the legs.
Rarer types such as Kaposi's sarcoma and Merkel cell carcinoma are usually linked to a weak immune system.
Who Is at Higher Risk?
Years of sun exposure are the biggest cause. Other factors add to it:
Fair skin, which has less natural protection from a pigment called melanin
Sunburns, especially blistering ones in childhood
A family history of skin cancer, or having had it before
A weak immune system, for example from HIV or from medicines taken after an organ transplant
Treatment for Skin Cancer
Surgery is the main treatment for most skin cancers. The surgeon removes the growth along with a thin border of healthy skin. For larger or returning growths on the nose or ears, Mohs surgery may be used where offered. The surgeon removes skin layer by layer and checks each layer under a microscope until no cancer cells remain, so as much healthy skin as possible is saved.
Some early, shallow BCCs respond to creams or ointments alone, so surgery may not be needed. Advanced melanoma is treated with skin cancer chemotherapy/immunotherapy in Mumbai, and targeted therapy, which attacks cancer cells more directly, now forms a central part of care.
Simple Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer
Stay out of direct sun between 10 am and 4 pm, even when it is cloudy
Apply sunscreen generously and reapply every two hours outdoors
Wear tightly woven clothes that cover arms and legs, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-protective sunglasses
Follow these habits all year, not only in summer
Skin Cancer Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla
A mole that has changed or a sore that will not heal should not wait. At CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla, Mumbai, our team explains the treatment estimate and how insurance and cashless approval work before any plan begins, so you know what to expect. We provide skin cancer surgery in Kurla, Mumbai, along with medical care for advanced disease. If a change in your skin worries you, book a consultation with our team today.