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Skin Cancer 101
As we prepare for the summer months, it is becoming more important to not only understand what skin cancer is, but what factors can increase your risk of developing skin cancer during lifetime. Types of Skin Cancer Skin cancer develops when abnormal skin cells begin to multiply at a rapid rate. It is the most […]
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Dr. Ben Wiese Interviewed During Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Dr. Ben Wiese was requested to share some of his insights and help spread awareness during several interviews for Skin Cancer Awareness Month. He is passionate about sharing how to protect you skin, detecting skin cancer during its early stages, and checking your skin regularly. Kelowna Now Getting to Know Your Skin Could Save Your […]
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Skin Cancer Causes, Types, and Prevention
The skin is the body’s largest organ. Besides helping regulate the body’s temperature, it protects the body against heat, light, injury, and infection. So it’s important to take care of your skin and treat it right. Continuous exposure to the sun can be dangerous for your skin and may result in skin cancer — abnormal […]
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Ask Dr. Ben: Is Basal Cell Carcinoma Fatal?
If you are concerned that it Basal Cell Carcinoma is fatal, the short answer is no. The risk of death from this type of cancer is extremely low. However, it has the potential to cause significant disfigurement and that can have a serious impact on your life. The prognosis for most patients with primary BCC […]
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Melanoma Awareness: Dispelling Melanoma Myths
As doctors that have dedicated our careers to skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment, we are huge advocates for skin education as well. Knowledge is power and it can make a monumental difference in the early detection and prevention of skin cancers. With May being Melanoma Awareness Month, we are dispelling some common myths about melanoma – […]
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Which Occupations Have the Highest Risk of Skin Cancer?
We typically associate our relationship to the sun with recreational activities. When we think of time spent in the sun, we often reflect on beautiful vacations on the beach with our families. Or perhaps the time spent out on the lake casting a lure into a lake hoping the fish are biting that day. In […]
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Melanoma Skin Cancer & Your Personal Risk Score
Doctors recommend that people take time to examine how their skin may have been damaged by the sun. They should be completing a thorough self-examination of their moles to check for any changes. Changes can signify that what you thought was a mole actually could be a melanoma. Melanoma skin cancer is the most dangerous form of […]
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Dr. Ben’s Top 3 Skin Protection Recommendations
With the rising number of skin cancer cases, it’s now more important than ever to take care of your skin. Dr. Ben has put together his top 3 skin protection recommendations. These tips should be a part of everyone’s daily routine. 1. Protect yourself now Cumulative UV exposure from the sun damages your skin’s DNA, […]