Tag: skin cancer treatment
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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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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 […]