TANNER FOOT & ANKLE CLINICS (801) 773-4865 GARY N. OAKS DPM
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      • Pre Operative Instructions
      • Post Operative Visit Instructions >
        • Ankle stabilization
        • Endoscopic gastrocnemius recession
        • First metatarsophalangeal joint fusion or big toe joint fusion
        • Minimally invasive achiiles tendon repair protocol
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      • Shoe Stores
      • Lacing techniques
      • Orthotic Break In
    • Patient Survey
  • Treatments Provided
    • Common Problems A-J >
      • Ankle Instability
      • Ankle Sprain
      • Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
      • Blood Clots of the Foot or Leg (DVT)
      • Bone Infections/Osteomylitis
      • Bunion
      • bursitis
      • Callus or Corn
      • Cracked Heels
      • Flat foot
      • Foot Odor
      • Fractured Bones
      • Frostbite
      • Ganglion Cyst
      • Gout
      • Hammertoe
      • Heel Pain
      • Ingrown Toenail
      • Intractable plantar keratosis
      • Joint Pain
    • Common Problems K-Z >
      • Mole/Melanoma
      • Nail Fungus
      • Neuroma
      • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
      • Plantar Wart
      • Puncture Wound
      • Restless Legs
      • Rheumatoid Arthritis
      • Skin Cancer
      • Smelly Feet
      • Stress Fractures
      • Sweaty Feet
      • Swollen Ankle (Edema)
      • Thick Nails
      • Tingling Feet (Neuropathy or Sciatica)
      • Tired Feet
      • Ulcers
    • Diabetic Feet >
      • Amputation Prevention
      • Foot Care
      • Peripheral Neuropathy
      • Diabetic Shoegear
      • Wound Care
    • Kids Feet >
      • Flatfeet
      • Heel Pain in Kids
      • Ingrown Toenails in Kids
      • In toeing, Pigeon toe or Genu Valgum
      • Waddling walk, Duck Walk or Genu Valgum
      • Orthotics
    • Sports Medicine >
      • Achilles Tendonitis
      • Ankle Sprain
      • Athletes Foot
      • Biomechanics
      • Joint Pain
      • Orthotics/Arch Supports
      • Running Injuries
      • Shin Slints
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Skin Cancer

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Cancer is described as an uncontrolled growth or division of cells. Skin cancer is a generic term for any cancer that arises from the skin. This can include melanoma, and carcinoma (basal cell, squamous cell).  When determining abnormality of skin lesions the ABCDE rule is often employed.   This would include: asymmetry, border irregularity, color, diameter, elevation (to a lesser degree).    Other findings/history used to help the the diagnosis would include pain, duration of a lesion, acute or chronic changes, wounds, fixation to underlying structures,  similar lesions in other locations, family history, skin type etc.           

Basal cell carcinomas the most common type of skin cancer. It is typically seen as a raised bump or sore that is not healing. It usually grows slowly and rarely spreads. It is most often found on areas with sun exposure such as the ears, nose, and face.                   
             
Squamous cell carcinoma is often demonstrated as a thick red scaly patch or bleeding ulcer, the chances of metastasis (spreading) are higher than that of basal cell carcinoma but less than melanoma. It is also thought to be caused by sun exposure.


 Melanoma is the most serious of the skin cancer as it grows beneath the superficial skin and is often associated with pigmentation (color).
                    
After a thorough history and physical evaluation your foot and ankle Doctor will be able to help you understand if skin cancer is suspected and provide a treatment plan best suited for the removal and treatment of your cancer.  Often a biopsy of the lesion is performed to allow for a more definitive diagnosis as there is a wide variability in presentation.   If the diagnosis of  skin cancer is found  often an oncologist is involved  in a team approach for best overall care.

Tanner Foot & Ankle Clinics

Tanner Clinic-Roy
3443 W. 5600 S. Suite #110
Roy, Utah. 84067
(801)773 4865  Appointment 
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(801) 525-8757 Fax
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  • Home
  • Make an Appointment
  • Patient Information
    • Office Visit Handouts
    • Gait Videos
    • Tanner Clinic Patient Portal
    • Rehab and PT after surgery/injury
    • Surgery Instructions and Post Operative Information >
      • Pre Operative Instructions
      • Post Operative Visit Instructions >
        • Ankle stabilization
        • Endoscopic gastrocnemius recession
        • First metatarsophalangeal joint fusion or big toe joint fusion
        • Minimally invasive achiiles tendon repair protocol
      • Assistive Devices
    • Patient Forms and Policies >
      • New Patient History Form
      • Determining Covered Services
      • Disability Form Processing Policy
      • Pain Medications and Controlled Substances
    • Insurances Accepted
    • Shoe & Orthotic Guide >
      • Shoe Stores
      • Lacing techniques
      • Orthotic Break In
    • Patient Survey
  • Treatments Provided
    • Common Problems A-J >
      • Ankle Instability
      • Ankle Sprain
      • Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
      • Blood Clots of the Foot or Leg (DVT)
      • Bone Infections/Osteomylitis
      • Bunion
      • bursitis
      • Callus or Corn
      • Cracked Heels
      • Flat foot
      • Foot Odor
      • Fractured Bones
      • Frostbite
      • Ganglion Cyst
      • Gout
      • Hammertoe
      • Heel Pain
      • Ingrown Toenail
      • Intractable plantar keratosis
      • Joint Pain
    • Common Problems K-Z >
      • Mole/Melanoma
      • Nail Fungus
      • Neuroma
      • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
      • Plantar Wart
      • Puncture Wound
      • Restless Legs
      • Rheumatoid Arthritis
      • Skin Cancer
      • Smelly Feet
      • Stress Fractures
      • Sweaty Feet
      • Swollen Ankle (Edema)
      • Thick Nails
      • Tingling Feet (Neuropathy or Sciatica)
      • Tired Feet
      • Ulcers
    • Diabetic Feet >
      • Amputation Prevention
      • Foot Care
      • Peripheral Neuropathy
      • Diabetic Shoegear
      • Wound Care
    • Kids Feet >
      • Flatfeet
      • Heel Pain in Kids
      • Ingrown Toenails in Kids
      • In toeing, Pigeon toe or Genu Valgum
      • Waddling walk, Duck Walk or Genu Valgum
      • Orthotics
    • Sports Medicine >
      • Achilles Tendonitis
      • Ankle Sprain
      • Athletes Foot
      • Biomechanics
      • Joint Pain
      • Orthotics/Arch Supports
      • Running Injuries
      • Shin Slints
  • About Us
  • Location
  • Store
  • Blog
  • Custom Molded Orthotics (CMO)
  • Fall Risk
  • Intermittent Claudication
  • Nutrition and wound healing
  • Opioid Pain Medications-What you need to know
  • Topical Pain Options
  • Peripheral Neuropathy