Skin Cancer Treatment

A diagnosis of skin cancer can be unnerving. But at Beaufort Memorial, we offer a full range of options to help you treat and beat the disease.

At the Keyserling Cancer Center in Beaufort and New River Cancer Center in Okatie, our dedicated teams—including board-certified dermatologists, surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists and other specialists—work closely together and with you to create a tailor-made treatment plan. And you have access to a full range of cancer support services and leading clinical trials, right here at home.

Find a cancer care specialist anytime online.

Surgery

Surgery may be performed to remove the tumor, as well as some surrounding tissue to help ensure the skin cancer is eliminated. Nearby lymph nodes may also be removed if the cancer has spread there.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is used to kill cancer cells with medicines delivered in varied cycles through either an IV or a pill. It is usually given if the melanoma has returned or spread. Whenever possible, Beaufort Memorial uses newer medications that help minimize the side effects of chemotherapy.

Radiation Therapy

Beaufort Memorial uses the most advanced radiation technology available to target skin cancer with extreme precision. That includes the state-of-the-art TruBeam linear accelerator—a powerful machine that delivers high-dose radiation directly to the tumor, while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

If you have questions about radiation treatments, contact us online or call 843-522-7800 in Beaufort or 843-273-7980 in Okatie.

Immunotherapy

Recent FDA-approved drug therapies help your own immune system fight the cancer. This treatment may be beneficial for patients with high-risk or advanced melanoma, and used along with surgery and/or chemotherapy.