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Of all the dermatologic concerns facing Vanguard patients, one of the most common—and certainly the most worrisome—is skin cancer. Skin cancer is so common, in fact, that it accounts for more cancer diagnoses in the United States each year than all other forms of cancer combined. It is estimated that 1 in 5 Americans will […]
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Should I Be Worried If I’m Diagnosed with an Atypical Mole?
The problem with diagnosing moles and weeding out the potentially harmful from the benign is that moles are incredibly common. In fact, nearly everyone in the United States has at least one common mole, and those who do typically have several. Common moles are harmless and very rarely develop into skin cancers. However, the distinction […]
New Dermatology Offices in Castle Rock
Vanguard Skin Specialists is excited about our recent expansion into Douglas County with a new dermatology location in Castle Rock. As part of our continued mission to make an impact on our communities and the world, we are honored to have the opportunity to serve new patients, support more local hero organizations, and provide the best […]
Dishes, Toilets and Surgeries: A Father’s Day Story By Dr. Vinh Chung
Photo caption: When I graduated Harvard Medical School, I put my cap and gown on my father, because my medical degree was only possible because of his sacrifice. My father’s greatest professional ambition for me was that I could avoid a career of manual labor. He told me to study hard, so that I could […]
Pulling on the Same Oar
By David J. Archibald, MD FACS Wilbur and Orville Wright. Watson and Crick. Lennon and McCartney. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. History is full of examples of collaboration that have changed the world for the better. Unfortunately, the delivery of health care is often far from collaborative. Too often, the time and energy of coordinating […]
Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A 99% Cure Rate for Most Skin Cancers
Skin cancer may be an unpleasant topic to discuss. The idea of dealing with a potentially life-threatening condition is enough to steer most minds off the subject entirely. At Vanguard Skin Specialists, however, we consider it a duty to our patients and our communities to keep the topic of skin cancer at the forefront. This […]
