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By Brayden Healey, DO A skin cancer diagnosis can be understandably disconcerting. Be it your first or fifth skin cancer, angst can be significant. Along with concerns about cure rates, recurrence rates, and the potential for metastasis or other medical complications, the uncertainty surrounding aesthetic outcomes can be equally troubling. While Mohs surgery is the […]
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Farmers, Ranchers, and Skin Cancer
I love farmers and ranchers. My admiration stems not only from what they do but also from who they are. Ranchers and farmers work long hard days so that we can all eat. We have always and will always need food to survive. This fact will never change. This is why we must serve and […]
Can I Get Melanoma in the Genital Area?
One of the greatest misconceptions about skin cancer is that it only forms in areas of the body that experience sun exposure. While it is more common to see melanoma on the face, neck, arms, legs, and back, the truth is that melanoma can—and will—appear on any part of the body that is covered in […]
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 […]
Why is Melanoma on the Rise? Tips for Protecting Your Skin
At Vanguard, we spend an incredible amount of time discussing the dangers of melanoma skin cancer. Many of these conversations are had behind closed doors during one-on-one exams with our patients. We also strive to educate the public through blogs, local news segments, and annual events and fundraisers. The reason we tend to give melanoma […]
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 […]
Top 10 Moments of 2022 at Vanguard Skin Specialists
2022 was a great year at Vanguard Skin Specialists! As we ring in the new year, we also celebrate the past year. Our hope is that all we do furthers our mission to make a positive impact on our patients, our community and our world. 10. Educating the public about skin cancer and […]
