Tag: skin cancer treatment
Learn about skin cancer treatment options, including early detection, surgical removal, and preventative care.
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Melanoma Awareness: Myths and Facts
As clinicians who focus on skin cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, we believe that education plays an important role in supporting early diagnosis and healthier long term outcomes. In recognition of Melanoma Awareness Month, here are a few misconceptions about melanoma and the facts behind them. Myth 1: Melanoma Always Starts With a Mole Many […]
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Basal Cell Carcinoma: Is It Dangerous?
Basal cell carcinoma, or BCC, is the most common type of skin cancer. Many people worry about whether it is life threatening. The short answer is that death from BCC is uncommon. However, BCC can still cause significant local damage if it is not treated. Most primary BCCs grow slowly, and the chance of the […]