How is Curettage and Electrodesiccation Performed?
• A curette (sharp spoon-shaped tool) is used to excise the tumour from the skin. • A needle-shaped electrode applies a charge to the selected area. • This controls bleeding and destroys cancer cells that may have remained around the edge of the tumour. How is Laser Therapy Performed? • This surgical method uses a laser beam of sufficient energy to destroy abnormal cells • The laser is used to remove the surface of the lesion/ tumour and can be used in combination with other treatments. Radiotherapy Radiation therapy is more frequently used in patients over the age of 55 or in individuals who have had surgery and have a high chance of recurrence. Radiotherapy may be appropriate in cases where lesions are on the lip or the ear. How is Radiotherapy Performed? High energy X-rays are targeted at affected lesions by a computer. Several radiotherapy sessions are usually required over a few weeks to kill all the cancer cells. Topical Therapies There are a number of topical treatments that are
