In order to diagnose if you have skin cancer, surgery is performed to take a biopsy (sample) to be tested in a laboratory.Ìý
A small biopsy of the lesion may be removed (incisional biopsy) or removal of the whole lesion (excisional biopsy). Sometimes this initial treatment is enough to cure the skin cancer.Ìý
There are slightly different tests, depending on the suspected type of skin cancer:Ìý
Our staff at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.