title: Laser treatment of cutaneous malignancies.
abstract: The unique characteristics of lasers and their effects upon tissue form the basis for the medical use of lasers. As laser technology makes rapid strides and advances, it is important for dermatology nurses to understand the usefulness of the currently available lasers and the limitations and potentials of this mode of therapy for cutaneous malignancies.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Canning
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Kurban
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*