Skin cancer screenings are vital for your skin’s health. Your skin is the largest organ of your body, so skin cancer screenings can reveal much about your overall health.
Dermatologists and their physician assistants are trained to catch the early signs and symptoms of skin cancer; pre-cancers, basal cell cancers, squamous cell cancers, and malignant melanoma. A good way to ensure early detection is with an annual full-body skin cancer screening examination performed by our physician assistants at Trillium Creek Dermatology.
We realize that some patients may have initial concerns that a skin exam may be embarrassing; however, our professional medical care staff will put you at ease. We have both male and female providers so you can choose the person you feel most comfortable with to perform your examination.
What to Expect at Your Screening
During your skin cancer screening exam, you will undress to your comfort level and put on a gown, and a Trillium Creek Dermatology skin healthcare expert will check every part of your body for skin cancers — from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. Your provider will be looking for discolored areas, bumps, unusually shaped freckles, unusual moles, and suspicious spots with irregular borders.
Most skin cancers, if caught early, are 100% curable. If an area or bump looks suspicious, it will be biopsied through a simple procedure of numbing it and then shaving off a portion to send to a laboratory. Patients with a biopsy of proven skin cancers on the head and neck are referred to our Mohs Surgeon, Dr. Bryan Baillis, at the Mohs Skin Cancer Center at Trillium Creek Dermatology.
The entire skin cancer screening procedure takes only 15 minutes — and those 15 minutes may save your life.
Compassion When You Need it Most
At Trillium Creek Dermatology, we understand that a skin cancer diagnosis can be life-changing. That is why we take a caring, compassionate approach to skin cancer screenings, treatment, and Mohs surgery.
When you come to our state-of-the-art facilities, we’ll take the time to answer your questions and address any concerns you might have. Our dedicated staff will be at your service before, during, and after your treatment.
During January and February, we are offering a Preventative Skin Cancer Screening with no copay or out-of-pocket expense. Insurance required.
Visit one of Trillium Creek Dermatology’s four locations; Brunswick, Medina, Wadsworth, and Wooster. Book your appointment with one of our providers online at TCOhio.com or call 330.725.0569 and start your journey to healthy skin.