Learn More About Melanoma in Situ Treatment
If you’ve been diagnosed with melanoma in situ, Florida Dermatology Specialists can counsel you on your next steps and treatment needs. Our experienced team is here to provide you with a safe and effective treatment experience.
Melanoma in Situ Explained
Melanoma in situ is the earliest stage of melanoma skin cancer, often referred to as stage 0. With melanoma in situ, the cancer cells are only present in the upper layer of the skin (epidermis). This means that the cancerous cells can likely be removed before they spread to deeper layers of the skin, or worse, other areas of the body. Given that melanoma is sometimes a dangerously fast-growing skin cancer, melanoma in situ should be treated promptly in all cases.
Melanoma in Situ Treatments
Although melanoma in situ is an early stage of melanoma, treatment is still critical to protecting the skin and the rest of the body from cancer. Typically, melanoma in situ is treated with surgical excision. The cancerous cells will be cut out from the skin, preventing them from spreading any further.
