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Skin cancer - Why me?
If you are reading this, skin cancer means something to you. You are not alone. It is estimated 1 in 5 Americans will have skin cancer at some point in their lifetime. In fact, over 2 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year. Most people have anxiety and stress about the diagnosis of cancer. This is ok. You are in great hands here.
You see, skin cancer may be new to you, but we treat it every day. We have the experience and know how to beat skin cancer. We will also care for you as though you are part of our own family. If skin cancers are caught early like most are, they are easily removed in our office. It is important to treat them so they do not grow, especially under the surface. This is particularly true for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, the top two skin cancers diagnosed today.
A variety of treatment options are available depending on location, size, and type of cancer. We will work with you to find the best treatment for your individual needs.
Give me the Best
You deserve excellence in care and results. You should have the highest cure rate, the smallest scar and the best outcome, all with minimal discomfort. This is why Dr. Moore offers the most advanced skin cancer treatments for his clients. One excellent treatment is a highly specialized cancer removal technique called Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
Mohs is a specialized technique where the cancer is removed in our office and the tissue is processed while you wait. Then Dr. Moore can interpret (read) the pathology to see if all the cancer is removed. If the cancer has roots like a tree extending beyond what can be seen, then another stage of removal can be performed right then. This process is repeated until all of the cancer is removed. Only when we determine the cancer is all out do we put sutures in.
You then go home with the assurance the cancer is out. The Mohs technique offers up to a 99% cure rate. In addition, the entire procedure is performed in the comfort of our office. The process is completed in just a few hours usually. Most people even drive themselves to and from the office on the procedure day.
What's so Great About Mohs?
- It gives the highest cure rate
- It has minimal discomfort
- Scars are smaller most of the time since less skin is removed
- It is safer for you since only local anesthesia is needed
- It respects your valuable time since it is done on one day
- There are no hospital or surgery center fees
Now, Why Dr. Moore
- You get a doctor who takes great pride in giving each client the absolute best care and treatment, much like he would like to have given to his own mother.
- You get the pioneer of Mohs for Elkhart county
- You get a dermatologic surgeon with advanced training in Mohs and reconstructive surgery
- You have a doctor who cares about you and commands excellence for you Dr. Roger Moore is a board certified dermatologist who is published in the prestigious Journal of American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), lectures and teaches doctors and IU-Notre Dame medical students. He is most popular and request topic is his most renowned area of expertise, skin cancer. He is a fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and American Academy of Dermatology.
- And most importantly he cares about you as a person and as a client.
He is willing and appreciates the opportunity to sit with you for a consultation on the skin cancer or concerns you might have.
Contact our office at (574)522-0265
