Skin Cancer Treatment in Mumbai

Skin cancer is usually noticed as a new or changing mole, a sore that will not heal, or a rough patch of skin, and is confirmed by a biopsy. A diagnosis raises questions about surgery, whether further treatment is needed, and how to protect your skin afterwards. This guide explains how skin cancer is usually treated in Mumbai, the side effects people commonly face, and how complementary homeopathic care at Welling Homeopathy can support you alongside treatment.

Written by Dr. Sourabh Welling, founder of Welling Homeopathy, who has over 25 years of experience treating patients. Last updated 24 October 2026. This article is for general information and does not replace a medical assessment.

This page explains what treatment usually involves, the side effects people commonly face, and how complementary homeopathic cancer care at Welling Homeopathy can sit alongside – never in place of – the plan made by your oncology team.

How skin cancer is usually treated

Treatment depends on the type (basal cell, squamous cell or melanoma), its thickness and whether it has spread, and is planned by a dermatologist, surgical oncologist and sometimes a medical oncologist. The main options are:

• Surgery – wide local excision, or Mohs micrographic surgery for some areas of the face, to remove the growth with a margin of healthy skin.
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy – for thicker melanomas, to check whether nearby lymph nodes are affected.
• Radiation therapy – sometimes used for non-melanoma skin cancers that are hard to operate on, or after surgery.
• Immunotherapy – checkpoint inhibitors for melanoma that has spread or carries a high risk of return.
• Targeted therapy – tablets for melanomas with a BRAF gene mutation.
• Regular skin checks – to watch for new growths and catch any recurrence early.

Common side effects of treatment

Side effects differ from person to person and depend on the drugs, doses and your general health. Your oncology team can often prevent or reduce many of them with medicines and supportive measures, so always report symptoms early.

Chemotherapy (less often used)

• Nausea and tiredness
• Lower blood counts, with a higher risk of infection
• Hair thinning
• Loss of appetite

Radiation therapy

• Redness, peeling or crusting of the treated skin
• Hair loss in the treated area
• Tiredness that builds up during the course
• Long-term lightening or darkening of the treated skin

Immunotherapy and targeted therapy

• Skin rash or itching
• Diarrhoea or colitis from an overactive immune response
• Tiredness, joint aches and changes in thyroid function
• Fever, chills and flu-like symptoms with targeted tablets

How complementary homeopathic care fits in

Complementary care means supportive treatment given together with your oncology treatment. At Welling Homeopathy the aim is to help you feel as well as possible during and after treatment: easing symptoms and side effects where we can, supporting appetite, energy and sleep, and helping you keep up your quality of life so that you can carry on with the treatment your doctors have planned.

What does the research say? Research on homeopathy for the side effects of cancer treatment is limited. A few small studies of particular remedies (for example for radiation skin reactions or mouth sores) have been reported, but good-quality evidence is lacking, and homeopathy has not been shown to treat or cure cancer. For this reason we use homeopathic care only as a complement, and never as a replacement for surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, targeted, hormonal or immune therapy, or for the advice of your oncologist.

ImmunoKnife™ Homeopathy Treatment Process

ImmunoKnife™ is the speciality homeopathic treatment process for cancers developed by Dr. Sourabh Welling at Welling Research Labs in Mumbai and practised at the Welling cancer clinics. Our approach looks at the whole person – the cancer, the treatment you are having, your symptoms and your constitution – and is aimed at supporting skin healing, easing fatigue and immune-related symptoms, and supporting quality of life during and after treatment. It is offered as supportive care around your oncology treatment, and your oncologist should always be told about it.

Over 25 years of experience treating patients

Dr. Sourabh Welling, founder of Welling Homeopathy, has been treating patients for more than 25 years, including people living with cancer and going through chemotherapy and radiation. In a first consultation he and his team take a detailed history – your diagnosis and treatment plan, your symptoms, your past health and your personality – so that supportive care is planned around you and not around a standard list.

Practical ways to feel better during treatment

• Protect healing or treated skin from the sun with clothing and a doctor-approved sunscreen.
• Keep the wound or treated area clean and dry as instructed by your surgeon or radiation team.
• Moisturise surrounding skin unless advised otherwise.
• Wear loose, soft cotton clothing over the treated area.
• Check your skin every month for new or changing spots, and ask a family member to check hard-to-see areas.
• Keep all follow-up visits, since new skin cancers can appear in other areas.

When to call your oncologist or go to hospital urgently

Do not wait for a homeopathic appointment if you have any of the following – contact your oncology team or go to the nearest hospital:

• Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or above during chemotherapy or immunotherapy
• Severe or bloody diarrhoea, or new yellowing of the skin or eyes, during immunotherapy
• A wound that is increasingly red, swollen, hot or oozing
• New breathlessness or a persistent cough during treatment
• Sudden severe headache, confusion or weakness on one side of the body

Consultation in Mumbai

Mumbai’s sun and humidity make aftercare for treated skin especially important, and many patients value a clinic that can review their skin regularly alongside their dermatologist or oncologist. You can meet us at our Mumbai clinics (see the Contact page for current addresses and hours), or consult online from wherever you are being treated. Please bring your reports, your treatment plan and a list of everything you are taking.

Frequently asked questions

What are the risk factors for skin cancer?

Long-term sun exposure, fair skin, a large number of moles, a family history of skin cancer, past sunburns, and a weakened immune system.

What does a cancerous mole look like?

Doctors use the ABCDE rule – Asymmetry, an irregular Border, more than one Colour, a Diameter over 6mm, and Evolution (change in size, shape or colour). Any new or changing spot should be checked.

How is skin cancer diagnosed?

With a careful skin examination and dermoscopy, followed by a biopsy; melanoma may need further scans to check if it has spread.

How often should I check my own skin?

A full self-check about once a month is reasonable, along with regular reviews by your dermatologist, especially if you have had skin cancer before.

Is homeopathy safe alongside immunotherapy?

Homeopathic medicines are highly diluted and are not known to interfere with immunotherapy, but you should always tell your oncologist about everything you are taking.

How often is follow-up needed after treatment?

Usually every three to six months for the first few years, with a full skin check each time; your dermatologist or oncologist will set the exact schedule.

Learn more

• All cancer treatment guides for Mumbai
• Homeopathy Specialist for Cancer – our cancer treatment programme
• Treatment of Skin Cancer
• Exploring Best Cancer Treatment Options in Mumbai: A Comprehensive Guide

Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Homeopathy is offered as complementary, supportive care only; it is not claimed to treat or cure cancer. Please follow your oncologist’s advice and do not stop or change any prescribed treatment without consulting them.