Though there are several types of skin cancer, many people only know of the general term itself. The varying forms are lumped into one, at least as far as communication […]
One of Walt Whitman’s most quoted poems says “keep your face always toward the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you.” Beautiful as these words are, they are not […]
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 […]
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 […]
When discussing the matter of skin cancer, we don’t often make the connection between this serious disease and the body’s natural immune response. Immunity is supposed to help ward off […]
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 […]
Skin cancer is our business. For any dermatologist, the subject of skin cancer is relatively commonplace. For the average person, however, not so much. We don’t have to look very […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dermoscopy offers physicians a low-cost diagnostic technique that aids in the early detection of skin cancers, including melanoma. However, the use of dermoscopy requires specialized training and experience, which not […]
