
Treatment of skin cancerSpecific treatment for skin cancer will be determined by your physician based on: your age, overall health, and medical history extent of the disease your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies expectations for the course of the disease your opinion or preference There are several kinds of treatments for skin cancer, including the following:surgerySurgery is a common treatment for skin cancer -- used about 90 percent of the time, and often includes the following procedures:cryosurgery - freezing the tumor, which kills cancer cells. electrodesiccation and...