ADVANCED CANCER CARE

Skin Cancer

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skin cancer treatment in Chennai

VS Hospitals affords the best skin cancer treatment in Chennai using the cutting-edge equipment’s and unique therapies to diagnose the skin cancer at an early stage to provide a comprehensive treatment.

Skin cancer is an abnormal growth in the skin cells and is most often caused due to the exposure to sunlight. It can also occur on other areas of your skin which is not ordinarily exposed to sunlight.
There are three major types of skin cancer that include the basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma.
Checking your skin frequently and finding any changes can detect skin cancer at the earliest to provide successful skin cancer treatment.

1%

In India, less than 1% of the people are diagnosed with skin cancer

5th

Non-melanoma skin cancer ranks 5th which is the most common cause of skin cancer

3.18%

The incidence cases for the skin cancers are 3.18%

Signs and symptoms

Pearly or waxy bumps
Bleeding or scabbing sore that heals and returns
Large brownish spot with darker speckles
Moles that change in colour, size or feel or that bleeds
Small lesion with an irregular border and portions that appear red, pink, white, blue or blue-black
A painful lesion that causes itches or burns
Dark lesions on your palms, fingertips, soles, toes or mucous membranes
Kaposi sarcoma
Merkel cell carcinoma
Sebaceous gland carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Bumps, spots or blisters
Development of a new pigmented growth on your skin
A feeling of skin tightness after a shower, bath or swim

Risk Factors

Fair skin
A history of sunburns.
Precancerous skin lesions
Family or personal history
A weakened immune system
Swimming frequently in chlorinated pools
Exposure to radiation or sunlight and certain substances

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Focused On You

As our valued patient, you are at the center of everything we do – and that will never change.

24/7 Care

Open every day from 8 – 8, with no appointments necessary. Just walk in at a time that works best for you.

Timely Care

We know how busy life can be. That’s why most patients are in and out in less than an hour.

Diet and Nutrition

Intaking more green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits or fruit juices can increase your chance of getting a glow and healthy skin.
Consume fishes as it has omega-3s acids and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Include salads, soups, green or black teas, red wine in your diet as they are potential cancer fighters.
Eat nuts like almonds, hazelnuts etc and avoid oily foods to maintain your beautiful skin.

Prevention

Avoid direct exposure to sunlight
Wear protective clothing
Be aware of sun-sensitizing medications
Moisturize you skin daily
Treat your scalp
Reduce stress or anxiety
Use a humidifier
Use sunscreens, lotions, creams, or gels to keep you skin smooth and cool
Avoid scratching or itching
Don’t expose your skin to cold or windy weather
Wear rubber gloves
Use lukewarm water and limit your bath time
Choose fabrics that suit your skin

Focused On Providing The Best Possible Treatment To Our Patients

We Have Created Our Care Practice Specially To Fit Your Needs

From trouble sleeping to work stress to anxiety to depression, we all have difficulty managing our emotions at times. It’s part of being human. And addressing these issues is a vital part of what we do as a primary care practice, because your emotional well-being is essential to your overall health and wellness.

We’ve redesigned the doctor’s office experience to fit your life, put you at ease, and treat you as a whole person. We create safe and inviting spaces,

ask meaningful questions, give you time to talk, and listen without judgment. Then we work with you on a plan to help you feel your best — whether you want to sleep better, feel calmer, worry less, or get a better handle on your mood.

To continue shedding a light on mental health issues, we teamed up with the award-winning musicians from Bear and a Banjo to create a song showing people they’re not alone. See how the project came to life in the video above — and if you’re struggling, we can help.

Diagnosis

Physical exam.
Biopsy
Blood test
Tests of thyroid, liver and kidney function
X-rays
CT scans
PET scans
Corticosteroid creams, other creams and ointments
Oral medications
Light therapy (phototherapy)

Key Services

Surgeries
Radiation therapies
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapies
Targeted therapies

Key Facilities

Well-equipped operation theatres with advanced treatments to perform all the major and minor oncologic surgeries.
Customized surgical intensive care unit to handle oncological emergencies and also treat post-operative patients
Administration of Chemotherapy by trained staffs and nurses.
Specialized day care units for short surgical procedures and chemotherapies.
Diagnostic radiology services comprising CT scan, Imaging tests, Mammogram, Ultrasound and guided procedures.
Dedicated tumour board with a team of medical/surgical/radiation oncologists for better patient care.
Comprehensive and precise care by a team of experienced surgeons.
Expert multi-speciality team available for opinion and management

We provide Our Best Skin Cancer Treatment in Chennai

According to a recent medical survey, skin cancer affects people of all groups with all types of skin tones. Most of the skin cancers are caused by unprotected skin exposure to the harmful ultra violet rays directly from the sunlight. You should consult an expert dermatologist to get the best skin cancer treatment in Chennai. It is a curable disease when detected at an early stage where the cancer can be removed by giving a normal look to your skin. You also get to discover a broad spectrum of services that help the patients to get the best skin cancer treatment in Chennai.