If you are diagnosed with skin cancer, you want the most effective and advanced treatment offering the highest potential for cure. That optimal treatment option is Mohs micrographic surgery. Developed by Frederic Mohs, M.D. in the 1930s and modified over the decades, Mohs surgery is a precise method of tumor removal. It strives to eliminate
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Most Common Types of Skin Cancer and How You Can Prevent Them
There are 9,500 people diagnosed with skin cancer every day in the United States. An estimated two people die from the disease every hour. It is one of the most common cancers in the country, but in most cases, it can be prevented by avoiding overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light and tanning. There are different
Read MoreSurgeries for Melanoma Skin Cancer
Melanoma is an aggressive type of skin cancer: when left untreated, it can spread to other areas of the body. Melanoma develops in the cells, known as melanocytes, which are responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. Melanoma typically forms in skin that has been frequently exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet
Read MoreSkin Cancer Removal FAQs
Statistics show that there are roughly 9,000 people in the United States diagnosed with skin cancer every day, and there are more people living with the disease than with all other types of cancer combined. Skin cancer occurs when there is an out-of-control growth of abnormal cells that first develops in the epidermis, the outermost
Read More5 Things You Didn’t Know About Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and it is also one of the most preventable and most treatable types of cancer. In fact, it is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer at some time in their lives, as more than 3 million cases are
Read MoreWhat is Mohs Surgery? Detailing Mohs Reconstruction
Mohs surgery also referred to as Mohs micrographic surgery, is a precise surgical technique used to treat skin cancer. Mohs surgery has a high cure rate and allows dermatologists to preserve as much healthy skin as possible by only removing the cancerous skin. Mohs surgery is considered a highly effective type of surgery to treat
Read MoreSkin Cancer 101
Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells that usually occurs due to a mutation in the DNA of the cells. Cancer usually begins in the topmost skin layer, which is the epidermis. The epidermis has three main types of cells: basal, squamous, and melanocytes. These three are also most involved in skin cancer.
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Thank you for visiting our blog. We look forward to connecting with you. Dr. T.J. Giuffrida is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in dermatology and skin cancer. This blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and keep in touch with our patients. We invite you
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