Don’t be Left in the Dark
Discover surgery-free treatments for skin cancer and learn how to be a voice in the choice.Read More
Discover the facts about skin cancer treatment
Having the right information can help you take care of your skin and make the best choice when it comes to treating skin cancer. But finding all the facts can be hard, and there may be information missing. For example, did you know:
Age 50+
Skin cancer rates are highest in men over the age of 50, making yearly skin checks important so cancer can be caught early and treated
8 out of 10
8 out of 10 people who had Mohs surgery ended up with a scar that was larger than they thought it would be
1 Year
It may take up to a year for a wound from Mohs surgery to completely heal
99%+ cure rate
There is a surgery-free treatment that has a 99%+ cure rate
Mohs surgery comes with many unknowns
Mohs surgery might be a common treatment for skin cancer, but it comes with many unknowns. Until a Mohs surgeon starts cutting, there is no way to know how big the skin cancer is, how long the surgery will take, or how big the wound will be. It may even take more than one cut, called a stage of surgery, to remove all the cancer. In fact, most people need 1 to 3 stages to remove all the cancer.
Visit Mohs-Facts.org to learn the steps of Mohs surgery, how to prepare, and what can help you have the best recovery.
Learn about your treatment options
Surgery is not the only option for treating skin cancer. In fact, one of the nearly 10 other surgery-free treatment options may be a better choice for many people. Take the time to learn about your other options and which will not only cure your skin cancer but give you a better experience throughout treatment as well.
Visit GentleCure.com to learn about an option that uses ultrasound images to guide a tailor-made treatment plan—one that does not include cutting, wounds, or long recovery times.
Talk with your dermatologist
Talking with your dermatologist about what you want from skin cancer treatment will help you decide together on the right option. Having that conversation can be tough, though. Download this discussion guide for help learning about what is important to you and talking about your treatment options.
Be a skin cancer fighter
If you or a loved one has been affected by skin cancer, you are invited to join Skin Cancer Fighters. This group shares experiences, ideas, and tips to help others be well informed about their treatment options and well cared for during treatment.
Learn about the many ways Skin Cancer Fighters are working to change how skin cancer, and the people who have it, are treated.
Read our blogs to stay informed about skin cancer treatment
Coping With Mohs Recovery and Scarring?
Learn about the scars left from Mohs surgery and what you can do to avoid skin cancer treatment that leaves a mark.Read More
The Unknowns of Skin Cancer Surgery
Find out what Mohs surgeons don’t know before they start cutting.Read More
The Year-long Recovery
Learn the steps you can take to help your wound heal in the year after Mohs surgery.Read More
