Category Archives: Skin Cancer

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Aug

Understanding the Metastasis Process

Published: August 26, 2016

Cancer can either be malignant or benign, depending on whether it can spread. There is a primary spot where cancer starts growing and at this stage, the tumor is typically an isolated mass, but it has the potential to move to secondary areas and form new tumors. This mushrooming of cancerous cells is called metastasis … Continue reading Understanding the Metastasis Process

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Jun

The Real Damage That Comes From a Sunburn May Surprise You

Published: June 17, 2016

If you have ever experienced a sunburn, then you are aware of the pain it causes. When a sunburn fades, you may think the damage is done, but you are mistaken. Although a sunburn will fade in a few days, it will leave permanent damage. Sunburns damage the skin and increase the risk of several … Continue reading The Real Damage That Comes From a Sunburn May Surprise You

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May

Surprising Skin Cancer Facts That Should Make You Take Action

Published: May 21, 2016

Although we’ve bypassed the halfway point of 2016, more than 5,000 people have lost their battles against skin cancers such as melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Yet the war continues around the world. Skin cancer is a highly preventable type of cancer. Why then have so many people died from complications related to it? These … Continue reading Surprising Skin Cancer Facts That Should Make You Take Action

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Apr

How We Remove Skin Cancer With Mohs Surgery

Published: April 20, 2015

Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is a specialized surgical technique used to remove certain types of skin cancers. This method was invented in 1930 by Frederick Mohs. The varieties of cancers removed using this procedure include: Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) Melanoma Rare types of skin cancer and precancerous skin lesions include: Sebaceous … Continue reading How We Remove Skin Cancer With Mohs Surgery

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21

Aug

There Are Multiple Treatments Available to Treat Skin Cancer

Published: August 21, 2014

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the United States sees more than 5 million new cases of skin cancer every year. Although there’s no way to downplay the seriousness of the health concern, a number of treatment options for Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma exists. Mohs Micrographic Surgery Also known as chemosurgery, … Continue reading There Are Multiple Treatments Available to Treat Skin Cancer

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