¿Qué es el cáncer de piel no melanoma?

El cáncer de piel no melanoma se refiere a todos los cánceres que ocurren en la piel que no son melanomas. Existen diferentes tipos de cáncer de piel no melanoma, como el carcinoma de células basales, el carcinoma de células escamosas, el carcinoma de células de Merkel, el linfoma cutáneo de células T y el sarcoma de Kaposi.

Tratamiento del cáncer de piel no melanoma

The Baylor Scott & White Health team is experienced in detecting, identifying and removing your skin cancer lesions, including basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas. We use the current diagnostic services and treatment techniques to classify and remove your skin cancer lesions before they become more serious.

Your treatment plan will be determined by your care team based on age, medical history, type and stage of non-melanoma skin cancer, and personal preferences. Non-melanoma skin cancer treatment options may include:

  • Surgery
    • Cirugía de Mohs
    • Curetaje y electrodesicacion
    • Escisión simple
    • Escisión de afeitado
    • Criocirugía
    • Tratamiento con láser o dermoabrasión
  • Quimioterapia
  • Terapia de radiación
  • El manejo del dolor
  • Ensayos clínicos (when appropriate)

Centros especializados para el cuidado del cáncer de piel

Centro de Investigación y Tratamiento de Malignidades de la Piel y Centro de Cáncer de Piel

The Skin Malignancy Research and Treatment Center, located at Baylor Scott y White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center - Dallas, and the Skin Cancer Center at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving combine the expertise of dermatologists, medical and surgical oncologists on the medical staff to provide a destination for the screening, evaluation, research and treatment of malignant skin conditions.

Clínicas de cáncer de piel.

In Central Texas, Baylor Scott & White offers a variety of medical and surgical skin cancer therapies to treat most skin cancers at the College Station Clinic, Round Rock Specialty Clinic and Waco Clinic. More advanced skin cancer procedures may be referred to the Temple Northside Clinic.