Skin Cancer Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad
Skin cancer begins when ultraviolet rays, or occasionally other triggers, injure the DNA in skin cells and they start multiplying without control. It is among the more preventable cancers, and one where noticing a change early, sometimes a single odd-looking spot, can keep treatment straightforward. Families searching for skin cancer care can turn to CritiCare Asia Hospitals for skin cancer treatment in Malad, Mumbai, with surgical and medical care matched to the type and stage of disease.
Spotting Changes at Home
A quick look at moles, once a month, is a habit every family member can share. The ABCDE rule helps:
- Asymmetry
the two halves do not match - Border
edges are irregular, notched or blurred - Colour
uneven shading or several colours in one spot - Diameter
larger than about 6mm, close to a pencil eraser - Evolving
change in size, shape, colour or sensation
For BCC and SCC, look for a sore that bleeds and will not heal, a bump that keeps growing, or a patch that feels unlike nearby skin. Any of these deserves a visit to one of the skin cancer specialists in Malad, Mumbai at CritiCare Asia Hospitals.
Risk Factors Worth Knowing
Sun exposure across a lifetime is the biggest driver, though not the only one.
- Fair skin, which has less natural melanin to protect it
- A history of sunburns, especially blistering ones in childhood, which leave lasting damage in skin cell DNA
- Family history, or skin cancer that has already been treated once
- Reduced immunity from HIV, transplant medicines or other causes, which weakens the body's ability to clear abnormal cells early
Consult experts at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, a leading cancer hospital in Mumbai, to know your risk.
Types of Skin Cancer
There are three main types, and each behaves differently.
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common, showing as a pearly or waxy bump or a flat, scar-like patch on sun-exposed skin. It grows slowly and rarely spreads, yet can cause real local damage if left alone.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) usually appears as a firm red nodule or a scaly, crusted patch. It is often sun-related but can occur on unexposed skin too, particularly in people with darker skin. Its slightly higher risk of spreading affects how firmly it is treated.
Melanoma is the rarest and most dangerous, because it can metastasise (spread to other organs). It can be a new dark spot or a change in an existing mole. Since it can also arise on palms, soles or under nails, it is the type most likely to be found late. In men, it often develops on the trunk or face, and in women, more often on the legs.
Kaposi's sarcoma and Merkel cell carcinoma are rarer forms, usually tied to a weakened immune system.
How Skin Cancer Is Diagnosed
Evaluation begins with dermatoscopy, a magnified and illuminated examination that lets the doctor see beneath the surface of a lesion. If cancer is suspected, a biopsy confirms it and shows the type and depth, which shape the plan that follows. For melanoma, a sentinel lymph node biopsy may be advised to check whether cells have begun spreading, which is key to accurate staging. Patients can meet our best oncologists in Mumbai at CritiCare Asia Hospitals to talk through the findings in full.
Treatment Options
Surgical excision, removing the tumour with a margin of healthy tissue, is the main treatment for most skin cancers. For larger or recurrent tumours in sensitive areas such as the nose or ears, Mohs surgery may be used where offered. The surgeon removes and examines tissue layer by layer until no cancer cells remain, sparing as much healthy skin as possible. Superficial basal cell carcinomas sometimes respond to topical treatment alone. Advanced or metastatic melanoma is managed with skin cancer chemotherapy/immunotherapy in Mumbai, and targeted therapy now sits at the centre of treatment.
Protecting the Whole Family from the Sun
- Avoid direct sun from 10 am to 4 pm, as UV peaks then even on cloudy days
- Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen generously and reapply every two hours outdoors
- Choose tightly woven, dark clothing that covers arms and legs, with a broad-brimmed hat and UV-protective sunglasses
- Keep up sun protection in every season
Skin Cancer Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad
Skin cancer care does not end with one procedure. It continues with regular skin checks, and it helps to see the same doctors each time. At CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad, Mumbai, dermatological evaluation, skin cancer surgery in Malad, Mumbai, and medical care for advanced disease come together in one team that follows each patient over time. If a spot on your skin, or a family member's, has changed, book a consultation with our team.