Mohs micrographic surgery is no doubt the most reliable method of removing nonmelanoma skin cancer, particularly squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. However, it’s important to take note that its success not only depends on the surgeon’s skills, but also on patients’ adherence to postoperative care instructions given to them. Here are some of the
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Skin Cancer Symptoms to Pay Attention to
According to the American Cancer Society, 20 percent of American adults will develop some kind of skin cancer by the age of 70. While not all skin spots and lesions are cancerous, some may be; so early detection and treatment produce the best chance for full remission. Let’s talk about how to be alert to
Read MoreCan a Dermatologist Do Mohs Surgery?
Mohs micrographic surgery addresses the medical and aesthetic concerns associated with the most common skin cancers among American adults, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. Mohs surgery is often performed on an outpatient basis by a highly skilled and experienced board-certified dermatologist with fellowship training in this highly specialized treatment. Let’s
Read MoreMelanoma Diagnosis: How to Overcome Melanoma
While considered the most dangerous among the common types of skin cancer, melanoma is highly curable especially when caught early. Central to overcoming the deadly condition are vigilance (monitoring your skin for suspicious changes) and working with a highly skilled dermatologist – like our very own Dr. Theodore John (T.J.) Giuffrida here at Dermatology &
Read MoreReasons to Consider Mohs Surgery Over Other Skin Cancer Procedures
The significant scientific and technological breakthroughs of the recent decades have given rise to the development of various life-saving treatment modalities for the most common type of cancer in the United States—skin cancer. There are currently more than six standard treatments for skin cancer. These include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, curettage, and Mohs surgery. While each of
Read MoreHow Can a Doctor Tell if These Are Cancerous Spots on My Skin?
Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. Skin cancer usually develops when DNA becomes damaged from repeated exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Cancerous changes are abnormal new growths or changes to existing marks or moles. Cancerous spots may be lumps, spots, scaly lesions, or new moles. If you have noticed a
Read MoreWhat to Expect from Mohs Surgery
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
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
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