09/28/2007

LEAVING NO CELL UNTURNED

Mohs surgery is a precise surgical technique for removing skin cancers that have recurred after other forms of therapy, or for removing first-time cancers that have a high likelihood of recurring. It involves excising the tumor and immediately examining the frozen tissue microscopically to see if all of its borders are free of cancer cells. If any tumor cells
are found in any of the specimen’s margins, more tissue is immediately excised from the appropriate area. The procedure is repeated until there is no more evidence of cancer cells left at the excision site. Thus, Mohs surgery assures the most thorough removal of
malignant tissue, which is very helpful in cases of skin cancers of poor definition.

Although there are about 1 million cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year, most of these cancers are easily treated and cured. At ELMHURST DERMATOLOGY, our goal is to consistently provide expert care for our patients. We consider it a privilege to care for you and your family. We diagnose and treat skin cancer as well as eczema, atopic dermatitis, warts, and rashes. Call us at 630-832-2111 to schedule a consultation. We are located at 242 N. York Road, Suite 101, Elmhurst. Most medical insurance, Visa, and MasterCard welcome.

P.S. Mohs surgery is also well suited to cosmetically sensitive areas, such as the eyelids and nose, where tissue sparing is most critical.