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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 […]
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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 […]
Nasal Tanning Spray – Just Stay Away
By Renata Prado, MD When did tanning become such a trend? It seems that more and more people are willing to do anything to get a golden sun-kissed look. Should they? Throughout much of history, pale skin was associated with wealth and royalty, and tanned skin was associated with lower social economic status and manual […]
Is It a Tumor or a Cyst?
The experience of discovering something new growing on our skin is unsettling. As common as skin growths are, our first thoughts tend to veer toward the extreme: that our newly discovered bump or abnormal lesion is a sign of skin cancer. While this is a possibility that should always be taken seriously and assessed by […]
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 […]
The Reflective Truth of Higher Elevation and Skin Cancer in Coloradoans
Even though summer has come to an end and winter is upon us, sunscreen use is just as important. Exposure to the sun during winter months can increase significantly for most Coloradans and put us at an even higher risk for skin cancer, especially for skiers and snowboarders. Colorado is known for its endless outdoor […]
