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Skin Cancer Screening in Spain

Hospitals, clinics and medical centers in Spain performing Skin Cancer Screening.
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Hospital Quirónsalud Malaga

With more than 36 medical specialties, 200 physicians and surgeons of the highest level, Quironsalud Hospital Malaga is one of the most pertinent hospitals in Spain.

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Vithas Xanit International Hospital

The medical-surgical dermatology and STD department at Vithas Xanit International Hospital runs diagnosis and medical-surgical treatment on all cutaneous-mucous pathologies and sexually transmitted diseases as well as normal skin maintenance using the latest dermo-cosmetic treatment.

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Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella

This international hospital incorporates prestigious doctors, invests in research and development, technology and continuing education that enhances skills, in facilities, and in an increased operational efficiency in order to provide nothing but the best

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Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital

An ISO certified modern private hospital, which was opened in 2006, and is part of the Quironsalud Hospital Group. This tertiary care hospital has certified medical specialties capable of treating the most complicated medical cases.

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Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro

Dermatology is a medical-surgical specialty that deals with the knowledge of human skin, mucous membranes, skin adnexa and diseases that primitively or secondarily affect it, as well as methods for the prevention of them and for the preservation or the recovery of cutaneous normality.

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Grupo Hospitalario Quirónsalud

Quirón has an internationally prestigious medical staff, the largest in the sector, and is also the principal hospital network in terms of patient numbers and care facility area. The group administers 47 healthcare centers, more than 4.000 hospital beds and 8.000 doctors

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Nisa Pardo de Aravaca Hospital

A modern (opened in 2007), general, private hospital located in Madrid, part of the NISA group of hospitals. The international patients department can assist patients with accomodation and trasportation, and can communicate in English as well as in Spanish.

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Hospital Ruber Internacional

The Dermatology service of Hospital Ruber Internacional, is a leading provider of specialist healthcare and advice on skin conditions for both adults and children in Madrid Spain.

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Hospital Universitario HM Montepríncipe

The Department of Dermatology examines the entire body for dermatological diseases. Providing diagnoses and treatments for common dermatological diseases, bullous dermatoses, connective tissue diseases, skin cancers, and congenital skin diseases in cooperation with other departments.

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Hospital General de Catalunya

External consultation: visits for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up to all types of patients. Dermatological surgery of benign lesions and tumor lesions. Mohs microbial surgery. Laser for pigmented lesions and tattoos, laser for the elimination of skin vascular lesions.

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About Skin Cancer Screening

This information is intended for general information only and should not be considered as medical advice on the part of Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation and advice of a qualified physician.


What is a Skin Cancer Screening?

This is a medical visual examination of your body by a doctor to check for skin cancer. Blood work is not conducted at a skin cancer screening. Skin cancer screening is usually performed to detect skin problems before they become cancerous.


Why screen for skin cancer?

Skin cancer is very common and can occur in people of different colors and races. There are various types of skin cancer which include melanoma, actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma are the most common but melanoma is the deadliest. Early detection of skin cancer is vital in providing effective treatment. If melanoma is detected before spreading it has a high chance of being cured. Regular annual examinations by a dermatologist and self-skin examinations help in early detection of skin cancer.


Who screens for skin cancer?

Skin cancer screening is usually performed by dermatologists. They also raise awareness of effective techniques that prevent skin cancer. Skin cancer screening takes about 10 minutes. Other healthcare professional and even you can examine your body. You should have someone else check your back and other areas that are hard to check. Full body examinations are recommended if possible. If not exposed areas such as hands, legs, neck and face can be checked.


What Happens During Screening?
  • A medical doctor, usually a dermatologist will screen for skin cancer by performing a full body examination.
  • The dermatologist looks for any skin changes that could be skin cancer.
  • They check the existing moles and birthmarks and the pigmentation for the ABCDE signs of melanoma. Abnormal size, shape, color or texture of moles and birthmarks or irregular patches of skin are cause for concern.

Performing a Biopsy
  • If the doctor suspects cancer, he may need to perform a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
  • A small piece of abnormal skin or mole is usually removed.
  • The doctor then studies the suspicious cells under a microscope.
  • He/she may also perform other tests on the sample of skin.
  • A biopsy is the only sure way to diagnose skin cancer.

If Cancer Is Found
  • If the biopsy results show that you have skin cancer, other tests may be done to investigate if cancer has spread within the skin or to other parts of the body such as the internal organs.
  • Usually, cancer spreads to nearby tissues and then to the lymph nodes.
  • Lymph nodes are masses of lymphatic tissue and are an important part of the immune system of the body. They play a vital role in defending against diseases by storing white blood cells and filtering lymphatic fluid.

Has the Cancer Spread?
  • To investigate if cancer has spread a lymph node test is carried out. This is often the case in melanomas.
  • The surgeon injects a blue dye, radioactive substance or both near the skin tumor.
  • The surgeon then uses a scanner to locate the lymph nodes containing the radioactive substance or dye.
  • He/she may remove the lymph nodes to examine if cancer cells are present.
  • If the doctor suspects cancer has spread, other tests such as computed axial tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) may be used to find tumors in other body parts.

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