Suspicious Lesion Clinic

Suspicious Lesion Clinic at El Portal Comprehensive Cancer Center – Spot It Early, Treat It Effectively

Skin cancer is highly treatable when detected early. At El Portal Comprehensive Cancer Center, we stress regular skin checks and early detection for the best outcomes. Our Suspicious Lesion Clinic focuses on identifying and diagnosing skin cancer at its earliest stages, ensuring prompt and effective treatment.

Innovative Non-Invasive Brachytherapy

We offer non-invasive brachytherapy, an advanced treatment for skin cancer and an alternate to surgery. This procedure places a radioactive source close to the tumor, targeting cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. It’s performed on an outpatient basis, making it convenient and effective.

Benefits of Non-Invasive Brachytherapy:

• Highly Targeted Treatment: Precise radiation delivery minimizes damage to healthy tissue and side effects.
• Minimally Invasive: No surgery needed, leading to quicker recovery and better cosmetic results.
• Short Treatment Duration: Treatments take less than 5 minutes and require fewer sessions than traditional radiation therapy.
• Effective and Safe: Proven effective for various skin cancers with a strong safety profile.

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Events
Lights of Hope: Santa Run 5K
Lights of Hope: Santa Run 5K
Lights of Hope 5K Santa Run “Families Running Together for Community, Care & Hope” Click here to read about after the event and to see the photo gallery. WHAT:The Lights of Hope: Santa Run 5K is a festive, family-friendly holiday event presented by Merced Cancer Society Foundation and co-sponsored by Merced College for Kids. Participants will dress as Santas and elves while running a Christmas-themed track, enjoying hot chocolate, apple cider, and food vendors — all while raising vital funds to support disadvantaged families affected by cancer.WHEN:Saturday, December 13, 2025WHERE: Merced College Stadium in Merced, CaliforniaWHO:Hundreds of local participants and...
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Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Awareness and Early Detection
Prostate Cancer Awareness and Early Detection
Prostate Cancer Awareness and Early Detection at El Portal Comprehensive Cancer Center Early Detection Saves Lives Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, but early detection can make a significant difference in treatment outcomes and quality of life. At El Portal Comprehensive Cancer Center, we emphasize the importance of regular screenings
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Skin Cancer
Suspicious Lesion Clinic
Suspicious Lesion Clinic
Suspicious Lesion Clinic at El Portal Comprehensive Cancer Center – Spot It Early, Treat It Effectively Skin cancer is highly treatable when detected early. At El Portal Comprehensive Cancer Center, we stress regular skin checks and early detection for the best outcomes. Our Suspicious Lesion Clinic focuses on identifying and diagnosing skin cancer at its
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Prostate Cancer
Rising Above: A Courageous Journey Through Prostate Cancer
Rising Above: A Courageous Journey Through Prostate Cancer

After a discussion with his medical team, Tom chose a treatment plan that included surgery to remove the prostate followed by radiation therapy. He shared his diagnosis openly with his family and their encouragement and love fortified him.

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