Basal Cell Skin Cancer
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Basal Cell Skin Cancer is one of the most common kinds of skin cancer in existence today, accounting for close to ninety percent of all skin cancers diagnosed in the United States. Unlike some cancers, basal cell skin cancer is slow growing and rarely spreads to other parts of the body.
Geography can also play a role in basal cell skin cancer. If you live in an area where the ultraviolet radiation from the sun is higher, it can increase the changes that you may someday be diagnosed with basal cell skin cancer.
Basal Cancer Cell Skin Treatment
The doctors at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) use various basal cancer cell skin treatment tools to help you fight basal cell skin cancer. CTCA uses both traditional and new therapies because we believe combining various therapies provides the best results for basal cancer cell skin treatment. Some of the traditional basal cancer cell skin treatment therapies we use are:
- Surgery - this basal cancer cell skin treatment tool is used to treat basal cell skin cancer in many instances.
- Radiation Therapy - this type of therapy for basal cell carcinoma of the skin therapy takes high-energy rays to shrink or kill the basal cell skin cancer cells. There are two types: external beam radiation and internal radiation.
- Photodynamic Therapy - this type of therapy is usually done on an outpatient basis. Photodynamic Therapy involved two-steps. During the first step you are injected with a light-activated drug that targets the basal cell skin cancer cells. The second step occurs 1-2 days later and uses laser light to activate the drug which then destroys the basal cell skin cancer cells without damaging the surrounding tissue.
- Chemotherapy (Topical) - basal cell carcinoma skin cancer medication is applied topically (directly onto the skin) to fight the basal cell skin cancer
In addition to traditional therapies, we also incorporate the following to enrich your treatment of basal cell carcinoma of the skin:
Naturopathic Medicine - At Cancer Treatment Centers of America in addition to treating your basal cell skin caner, we also strive to maintain your physical well-being by attempting to lessen any side effects from treatments that may weaken you physically. Naturopathic medicine uses the least invasive and most physiologically supportive methods possible. The methods chosen to treat your basal cell skin cancer are based on your individual needs. Your body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain and restore health. The specialists at CTCA help to facilitate this process so obstacles can be identified and removed to aid in your health and recovery.
Nutritional Therapy - the National Cancer Institute has stated close to one-third of all cancer deaths are directly related to malnutrition. Basal cell skin cancer can cause weight loss and also deplete your body's nutrients. The specialists at CTCA believe that good nutrition plays a vital role in your basal cell skin cancer treatment regime. An individualized basal cell carcinoma skin cancer treatment plan is created for you which may include a computerized diet profile, nutrition anthropometrics, an overview about nutrition, and a laboratory analysis of your blood.
Mind-body Medicine - basal cancer cell skin treatment also involves encouraging our patients to experience all parts of their being including body, mind and spirit. This may involve relaxation training, meditation, and even humor therapy.
Spiritual Support - research has suggested that there is an interconnection between spirituality and healing. The doctors at Cancer Treatment Centers of America believe that your whole body is impacted by cancer. It affects you physically, spiritually, and emotionally. We offer many programs to focus on spirituality such as prayer chains, pastoral support, support with end-of-life decisions and weekly interfaith worship services.
Image Enhancement - we know that hair loss and changes in your body can be a devastating effect of cancer. We offer support by providing cosmetic image enhancement and also plastic and reconstructive support. CTCA will assist you with any body image or appearance issues you may have.
Basal Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancer - Treatment Center
The doctors and caregivers at Cancer Treatment Centers of America know how emotionally devastating a diagnosis of basal cell skin cancer can be and will help to enrich your basal cell skin cancer treatment by offering both traditional and new therapies. We utilize this approach because we understand that basal cell skin cancer affects all of you, so that is how we treat it, using a whole-body approach.
If you are exploring basal cell skin cancer treatment options and would like to learn more about CTCA and our innovative approach to treating cancer, please take the time to explore our site or talk to one of our Oncology Information Specialists. They can help you to better understand your situation and whether or not CTCA is, based on your needs, the best treatment facility for you. If you would like to speak with one of our Oncology Information Specialists about your treatment options, please call 800-615-3055. They are available 24 hours a day to help answer your questions about your treatment options.
If you have been diagnosed with basal cell skin cancer, it is important to remember you don't have to face it alone. When you choose CTCA as your treatment facility, we will be with you every step of the way in your fight against cancer.
