Skin Cancer Treatment in Myrtle Beach

As the most common cancer in the USA, skin cancer plagues the lives of many, especially those who live in sunny locations like Myrtle Beach. Fortunately, there is a solution. Waccamaw Dermatology is your skin cancer treatment in Myrtle Beach that offers Mohs Surgery and Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy.

Skin Cancer Treatment in Myrtle Beach

If you have been diagnosed with basal or squamous cell carcinoma, Mohs surgery is ranked as the most effective treatment. On the other hand, if you have been diagnosed with non-melanoma cancer or keloids, the #1 treatment is Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy.

Mohs Surgery

Mohs surgery has been found to have a 99% cure rate. The procedure is conducted in stages, removing thin layers of skin in the cancer zone. Each layer is tested, and the process is repeated until there is no evidence of cancer remaining. This procedure style allows the removal of all cancerous cells with minimal damage to the surrounding healthy skin.

Waccamaw Dermatology is proud to have Brandon J. Coakley as our board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon for skin cancer treatment in Myrtle Beach. The highly-trained Dr. Coakley is the only in the area to provide the most effective technique for treating common skin cancers.

Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy

Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy is a skin cancer treatment in Myrtle Beach that treats non-malignant tumor cells and is an alternative option for Mohs Surgery. The procedure works by taking high-quality images of the target zone and using those images as a guide to aim a radiation device.

Why would one use Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy instead of Mohs Surgery? While Mohs surgery is highly effective, it isn’t always practical for sensitive areas or organs. Using Superficial Radiation Therapy is a safe, painless alternative that may suit your individual needs.

I Need Skin Help

Do you want to address and treat your skin concerns but aren’t sure where to begin? Please make an appointment with us today to learn more. As the top skin cancer treatment in Myrtle Beach, we are here to help you get back to living a life of clear, beautiful, healthy skin.

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Board Certified Dermatologist; Associate, American College of Mohs Surgery Dr. Brandon Coakley is a board-certified dermatologist and a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon. Dr. Coakley’s philosophy of care is based on surgical excellence and individualized care where he strives to empower each patient by helping them understand their specific dermatological condition. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry degree from Loyola Marymount University, Dr. Coakley conducted surgical research at Mayo Clinic Arizona. He attended medical school at the University of Arizona, followed by an Internal Medicine internship at Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital. Dr. Coakley completed his residency at the University of California, Irvine where he underwent extensive training in complex skin cancer removal and reconstruction, as well as laser scar treatment. After being board certified by the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. Coakley remained at UC Irvine for a highly competitive ACGME-accredited fellowship in Cutaneous Oncology and Micrographic Surgery. During his fellowship, he completed rigorous training under the direction of a senior surgeon and participated in more than 1,600 Mohs surgeries. Dr. Coakley is the only Mohs surgeon in Myrtle Beach who is a member of the American College of Mohs Surgery, which is the gold standard for Mohs training.
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