Mycosis Fungoides - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which doctor treats mycosis fungoides?

Mycosis fungoides is treated by a team of doctors which includes a dermatologist and an oncologist.

2. What are the outcomes of mycosis fungoides?

In general, mycosis fungoides is considered a low-grade cutaneous T cell cancer. As for most cancers, mycosis fungoides has a good prognosis or outcome when it is diagnosed at an early stage, that is, it has not spread to lymph nodes or the blood. For example, patients with stage IA cancer with only limited skin lesions may live for more than 20 years following the diagnosis and treatment. Later stages have a poorer prognosis. Unfortunately, diagnosis is often delayed since the initial stages may be mistaken for any other skin condition.


3. How do you prevent mycosis fungoides?

It is difficult to prevent a condition like mycosis fungoides when the exact cause is not known. However, a regular check-up with a dermatologist to examine the skin can not only help to diagnose the condition early, but can also help to detect other skin cancers at a stage where a complete cure may be possible.

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