Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Asked 9 months ago

Do you need chemo for skin cancer?

My chacha ji (uncle) was recently diagnosed with some type of skin cancer, and the family is very worried about his treatment options. Someone mentioned chemotherapy, but I'm not sure if that's always necessary for skin cancer. Can you please tell us if chemo is typically required?

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Abhishek Sharma Abhishek Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Haha, thankfully most skin cancers don't demand the scary heavy-duty chemo that makes you lose your hair. Usually, they just cut the culprit part out or use some local creams and you're good to go. Just think of it as a fancy skin repair job and don't panic!

Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined May 2026 6 months ago

It completely depends on the type of skin cancer and the stage. For basal or squamous cell, simple minor surgeries at the clinic are enough. I'd say don't waste time researching online, just book an appointment with an oncologist to know your exact line of treatment.

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Siddharth Mehta Siddharth Mehta Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Oh god, I literally spent three days googling this when my uncle got a weird spot on his hand. Honestly, my anxiety went through the roof but the doctor said chemo is very rare for basic skin cancer. Please don't scare yourself, get a proper biopsy done first to be absolutely sure.

Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Man, I've been awake since 3 AM reading about this and my brain is fried. From what I got, usually they just freeze it or do a small surgery, chemo is mostly for very advanced cases. Go see a doc, get sleep, and don't end up like me scrolling till sunrise.

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Meera Deshmukh Meera Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

We ignored a small mole on my father's shoulder thinking it is normal, and it later required a much wider surgery and targeted therapy. Skin issues can get complicated quickly if left unchecked. Please do not delay and get a dermatologist to look at it immediately.

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