Chemotherapy cream kills cancer cells on or near the skin’s surface when applied to the skin. It can be an effective alternative to surgery, but only for certain skin cancer forms. Chemotherapy cream ...

Surgery is usually the main treatment for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma as well as most types of melanoma. Other times, surgery is used together with other treatment types.

Surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear in Boston have found a creative way to make their skin cancer patients look good as new. Our noses typically see the most sun exposure, making them prone to skin cancer.

Usually, treating basal cell carcinoma (BCC) involves surgery to remove the cancerous cells. However, radiation and medication are also options. BCC is the most common type of skin cancer. It begins ...