Patient Reported Outcome Measures After Treatment of Skin Cancers on the Face

Patient Reported Outcome Measures After Treatment of Skin Cancers on the Face - a Pilot Study

This study is to evaluate the psychological well-being in patients diagnosed with skin cancer (melanoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) in the face) at the time of diagnosis and after treatment. Patients diagnosed with primary melanoma and/or SCC and/or infiltrative basal cell carcinoma on the face subjected to surgical treatment (excision or Mohs Surgery) will be included. All patients will receive questionnaires.

Inclusion Criteria:

• individuals diagnosed with melanoma, SCC and/or infiltrative basal cell carcinoma on the face for surgical treatment and planned for excision or Mohs surgery
• patients who are able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Electrodesication and curettage of the tumour