If this is a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
Chest pain, severe difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, major bleeding, or loss of consciousness require emergency medical services. This page describes non-emergency care delivered at home by skilled nurses.
Understanding Skin Cancer
What you should know
Skin cancer — including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma — often requires surgical excision, Mohs surgery, or wider excision that leaves wounds needing professional care. For larger excisions, skin grafts, or flap procedures, home health wound care ensures proper healing and reduces infection risk.
For patients with advanced or recurring skin cancer requiring chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation, our team provides treatment support and side effect management. Patients with a history of skin cancer also benefit from regular skin monitoring and education on sun protection and self-examination.
Our wound care nurses manage post-surgical sites — from simple excision wounds to complex skin graft care — ensuring proper healing, monitoring for infection, and coordinating with dermatologists and surgeons on any concerns.
Warning signs
You may need care if…
Your care plan
How we help at home
Expert care for skin cancer,
delivered to your home
Our clinicians bring hospital-level expertise to the comfort and safety of where you live.
Common questions
Skin Cancer — Common Questions
Simple excision wounds typically heal within 2–4 weeks. Mohs surgery wounds may take longer depending on size and location. Skin grafts require 2–6 weeks for initial graft take, with full maturation over months. Our wound care nurses assess healing at every visit and adjust care as needed.
Watch for signs of infection (increasing redness, warmth, swelling, drainage, fever) and delayed healing. For skin grafts, watch for graft separation or color changes. Our nurses teach you exactly what to monitor between visits and when to call.
Related services
Services involved in your care
These are the clinical services our team may use when managing skin cancer at home.
Wound Care
Specialized wound care management for chronic, surgical, and complex wounds using evidence-based treatment protocols.
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Skilled Nursing Care
Our registered nurses provide comprehensive medical care in the comfort of your home, ensuring safety, comfort, and optimal health outcomes.
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Infusion Services
Home-based intravenous therapy administered by specially trained nurses for various medical conditions.
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Our experienced clinicians provide expert oncology care in the comfort of your home. Contact us today to discuss your needs.
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