Skin Cancer Screening

Equestrians spend most of their time outdoors with their horses, increasing their risk of sunburn and skin cancer. At Ringside Health, preventive skin cancer screenings are available to adults and children. The experienced medical team also offers treatments for early-stage skin cancer to prevent the disease from spreading. Call the Wellington, Florida, office today to schedule a skin cancer screening for yourself or your family or book an appointment online.

What is a skin cancer screening?

A skin cancer screening is a preventive service that identifies signs of skin cancer at the earliest stage when it’s typically easiest to treat.

Ringside Health offers comprehensive skin cancer screenings to adults and children. The experienced medical team can diagnose the forms of skin cancer, including:

Basal cell carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma develops on sun-exposed areas of the skin, including the head, arms, and legs. Cancer starts in the basal cells in the outermost layer of the skin and can spread to other areas without treatment.

Squamous cell carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma involves the cells in the middle and outer skin layers. Like basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell cancers generally occur in areas exposed to sunlight.

Melanoma

Melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer that forms in the melanocytes, the cells that give your skin its color. It can be life-threatening without early diagnosis and treatment.

When should I schedule a skin cancer screening?

You should schedule a skin cancer screening yearly as part of your preventive health care plan. The Ringside Health team will recommend more frequent screenings if you’re at high risk for skin cancer due to factors like:

• Fair skin
• Many moles
• History of severe sunburns
• Family history of skin cancer
• Personal history of cancer

Members of the equestrian community who spend much of their time outdoors without proper sun protection will need more frequent skin cancer screenings.

What happens during a skin cancer screening?

During your initial skin cancer screening at Ringside Health, the medical team examines all areas of your skin to identify precancerous and cancerous growths.

They closely examine existing birthmarks, moles, and other pigmented areas, checking for abnormalities. If an area of skin looks suspicious, your provider can remove a tissue sample for further evaluation under a microscope.

If they detect no unusual growths on your skin, the team will recommend when to schedule your next skin cancer screening based on your existing health and cancer risk.

If cancer is present, the team discusses your treatment options, including surgical cancer removal, chemotherapy, and radiation. They can also refer you to an oncologist (a cancer specialist) when necessary.

Call Ringside Health today to schedule a skin cancer screening or book an appointment online.