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Early detection and treatment of skin cancer are crucial for the best results. Our specialist clinicians provide surgical removal of suspicious or confirmed skin cancers, focusing on preserving healthy tissue while ensuring complete removal. Trust us for safe, expert care tailored to your needs.

Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer

Overview

What is Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells, often triggered by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. It is one of the most common cancers but is highly treatable when detected early.

There are three main types:

  • Basal cell carcinoma (BCC): The most common and least aggressive type.
  • Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC): Can spread if left untreated.
  • Melanoma: The most serious type, requiring urgent care.

Recognising early signs such as new growths, changes in existing moles, or non-healing sores is not just critical, it's empowering. Early detection is the key to successful treatment.

How Skin Cancer Treatment Works

Skin cancer treatment depends on the type, size, and location of the cancer. Common approaches include:

  • Excision: The affected tissue and a margin of healthy skin are surgically removed to ensure complete clearance.
  • Cryotherapy: In early-stage cancers, freezing the cancerous cells with liquid nitrogen may be effective.
  • Mohs surgery: A precise method often used for facial skin cancers, removing cancerous layers while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible.

Our approach to treatment is not just about removing the cancer, it's about you. Treatment is tailored to your needs, aiming to minimise scarring and promote healing, so you can feel cared for and individualized.

What to Expect When Receiving Skin Cancer Treatment

  • Before: A thorough consultation and skin examination will be performed. A biopsy may be required to confirm the diagnosis.
  • During: Depending on the method, the procedure may take 30 minutes to a few hours. Local anaesthesia is commonly used.
  • After: Post-treatment care involves wound care and regular follow-up appointments to monitor healing and prevent recurrence.

Risks and Complications of Skin Cancer Treatment

Although treatment is typically safe, potential risks include:

  • Infection
  • Scarring
  • Recurrence of cancer

Your clinician will provide detailed aftercare instructions to minimise these risks.

How to Recover Following Skin Cancer Treatment

Recovery varies based on the procedure but usually includes:

  • Keeping the wound clean and protected.
  • Using prescribed ointments to aid healing.
  • Avoiding sun exposure to prevent further skin damage.
  • Attending follow-up appointments for regular monitoring.

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Clinic Locations

You can receive this treatment at any one of the locations below.

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How to receive private treatment at LivingCare - No GP referral is required.

Your healthcare journey in 4 easy steps

  • 1

    Get in Touch

    Call us on Leeds 0113 2494655 or Sheffield 0114 7005811 or use our online booking form to send your enquiry. Let us know your preferred appointment type, either virtual or face to face, and we will work to find a time that suits you.

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    We Arrange Your Appointment

    If you filled out our online booking form, one of our team will contact you within 2 hours with available appointment options. Once your appointment is booked, you will receive an email confirmation with all the details you need.

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    Attend Your Appointment

    Attend your appointment at your chosen time, either virtually or in person, with one of our highly qualified consultants. If your appointment requires a written report, this will be prepared and sent to you within 48 hours.

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    Aftercare and Follow-Up

    If you need any further tests, treatment or follow-up, we will help arrange these for you. If you require a copy of your report or images, please let us know and we will send these promptly.

Consultants

You can receive this treatment from one of the consultants listed below.

Ways to pay

Explore the various options available for this treatment.

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Self Pay

With our self-pay service, there are no waiting lists - consultations are offered within 24 hours, with treatment within a week. All costs, including tests or scans, are quoted upfront with no obligation to proceed. Visit our Prices page for full details.

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Medical Insurance

If using medical insurance, contact your provider to confirm coverage for all treatment stages before your first appointment. You’ll need a referral letter from your GP for a private procedure at The LivingCare Group. Once you have it, either you or your GP can book your first appointment with us.

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