Pay Bill
On September 1, 2023, Jimmy Buffett died and the world lost a legendary singer-songwriter. A few days later, his website announced that his cause of death was Merkel cell carcinoma, a skin cancer that he battled for four years. Ever since, our patients have been wondering, “What is this deadly form of skin cancer and […]
Carcinoma
Finding the Best Mohs Surgeon to Treat My Skin Cancer – Mohs Micrographic Surgery Training and Credentials
What is Mohs Surgery? Mohs Micrographic Surgery is a specific discipline of skin cancer removal that involves an intricate and delicate approach to excising skin cancer lesions. Mohs surgery was originally developed by Dr. Frederic Mohs in the 1930’s. Since its development, Mohs has evolved to meet the latest advancements in technology and medical understanding […]
What is the Difference Between Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinomas?
When discussing the risks and potential signs of skin cancer, melanomas tend to hog the spotlight. Due to its severity and the potential for a life-threatening prognosis, this form of skin cancer is the most dreaded of all. However, with melanoma diagnoses accounting for only 1% of total skin cancer cases, it’s important that we […]
Skin Cancer on the Eyelids—Why We See This Form of Skin Cancer So Often
When most of us think about the possibility of developing skin cancer, we most likely envision questionable lesions on parts of our bodies that experience the highest rate of sun exposure: the bridge of our nose, the flesh of our cheeks, the skin of our arms, shoulders, and upper chest. While these areas are certainly […]
