Diagnosed with Melanoma – Now What?
Learning that you have melanoma can be very scary. You may have left your dermatologist’s office with some handouts, but still have a lot of questions about what to expect...
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The Top 5 Aesthetic Treatments to Restore Your Look After Skin Cancer Treatment
After receiving a skin cancer diagnosis, seeking the most effective treatment is certainly the top priority. However, sometimes skin cancer removal leaves patients with scarring or indentations that change their...
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Can Botox or Dermal Fillers Be Used After Skin Cancer Treatment?
From the anxiety of a new diagnosis to the worry and stress of treatment options to the road to recovery, a skin cancer diagnosis can quickly upend your world, leaving...
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Who Is at Risk for Skin Cancer? What the Science Says
Are you at risk for skin cancer? You could be: After all, it’s the most common form of cancer worldwide… but not everyone shares the same level of risk. While...
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Skin Cancer Diagnosis: 9 Patients Tell their Stories
Some things in life can only be understood by others who have gone through the same experience. From the initial shock of hearing “You have cancer” to anxiety about treatment...
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Does This Look Like Cancer? 4 Signs You Should Get Checked by a Dermatologist
Wait, that’s new… It looks like a pimple, maybe a mole? It’s definitely some kind of bump. That wasn’t there before. Does that mean it’s cancer? This is one of...
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Closer Look at a Rare Skin Cancer
Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer accounting for less than 1% of all skin cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, around 2,500...
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What age should I start getting skin checks?
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with 1 in 5 Americans developing it in their lifetime. Regular self-skin exams and a yearly skin cancer screening...
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Rare Locations Skin Cancer Has Been Found
When you think of skin cancer, your first thought probably is somewhere on the face or arms. But did you know that skin cancer can be and has been found...
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What is Metastatic Melanoma?
Skin cancer can develop as many variations and, like other cancers, can progress into different stages. What is Metastatic Melanoma? Metastatic melanoma is a form of skin cancer that occurs...
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