Skin cancer care
Squamous cell carcinoma assessment and treatment.
Squamous cell carcinoma requires assessment of the tumour and its risk features so treatment and timing can be planned appropriately.
Specialist consultation
Assessment guides the next step.
Your dermatologist will consider the biopsy result, location, size, borders, growth pattern and relevant health factors.
Treatment may involve standard excision, Mohs surgery or another approach. The recommendation depends on the diagnosis and your individual circumstances.
Purpose-built rooms support specialist skin cancer surgery at our Remuera clinic.
What to know
Why timely assessment matters.
Squamous cell carcinoma can behave more aggressively than basal cell carcinoma. Some grow quickly and a small proportion can spread, so the pathology and clinical risk features matter.
- A firm or tender lump
- A scaly or crusted growth
- A sore that does not heal
- Rapid change, bleeding or ulceration
Common questions
Answers to common questions.
How is squamous cell carcinoma treated?
Surgical excision is commonly considered. Mohs or another approach may be recommended for selected higher-risk, recurrent or poorly defined cancers.
What should I bring?
Bring any referral or pathology report you have, your medication list and information about previous treatment at the same site. A GP referral is not required to arrange an assessment.
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Appointments and enquiries
Speak with reception about the next step.
Reception will help arrange the appropriate clinic, appointment type and time.