It does not take long for a practicing dermatologist to realize how frightened patients feel when they receive a skin cancer diagnosis. Most discover this emotional aspect of clinical practice while still performing residency work or other clinicals. The fear a patient feels is related to the words “skin cancer” more than anything because, at […]
Board-certified dermatologists contribute to their patients’ health and wellness. One of the ways they do this is by performing skin cancer screenings and providing patients with the critical information they need to remain aware of their risks and the importance of routine skin cancer exams. While we have seen an increase in consumer awareness regarding […]
Skin cancer has become a prevalent condition in our country, affecting approximately 1 in 5 people today. Seeing that most cases of skin cancer are preventable, we find this statistic unacceptable. Part of our intent at the American Society for Mohs Surgery is to decrease the instances of extensive damage caused by various types of […]
Experts estimate that approximately 20 percent of Americans will face skin cancer during their lifetime. Historically, skin cancer treatment has been accompanied by the persistence of noticeable scarring. This has been especially relevant for patients with skin cancer extending over a wide surface area. When skin cancer develops in a highly visible area, such as […]
Mohs micrographic surgery has been heralded as the gold standard in skin cancer treatment. This combination of surgical and histopathological techniques was developed to completely remove complicated skin cancers without excising an unnecessary amount of adjacent healthy tissue. As conservative as the Mohs technique is, there may be defects that require repair. The skilled Mohs […]
Dermatologists have come to view melanoma in situ (MIS) as quite the challenge. This is because the margins of this form of skin cancer are usually poorly defined. Because we are witnessing an increase in the diagnosis of MIS, it is becoming increasingly necessary for doctors to stay abreast of advances in treatment options. Currently, […]
A skin cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming on its own. While managing the emotional reaction to such a diagnosis, patients must simultaneously determine which method of treatment may best suit their needs and preferences. Board-certified dermatologists have long had numerous treatment options at their fingertips. Two that are in somewhat opposing corners at the moment […]
No patient revels in hearing they have skin cancer, though the confirmation can ultimately reduce their sense of stress related to an abnormal growth. Skin cancers that are discovered early are easier to treat with less invasive techniques such as Mohs. Early treatment is also advantageous because there may be less of a need for […]
Watch Videos About Mohs Surgery Here! Mohs is the most refined technique to be developed for skin cancer patients. Because of its high success rate and minimally-invasive nature, Mohs has become one of the leading methods of removing basal and squamous cell carcinomas and even some melanomas. This micrographic surgery is ideal for skin cancers […]
Watch Videos About Mohs Surgery Here! When a patient has been diagnosed with skin cancer, the primary concern is treating the lesion or lesions properly so the chance of recurrence is very low. The Mohs microsurgical technique has demonstrated the high degree of precision patients deserve. Still, there may be a need for reconstruction after […]
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