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Atypical Mole Removal: A Dermatologist Answers Your Questions

One topic of concern for many of our members here on SkinCancerConnection  is what to do about an atypical mole. An atypical mole is also sometimes called a “dysplastic nevus.” These types of lesions are described as atypical because they do not look like other moles. They may have irregular borders, asymmetry, multiple colors, or... Read moreChevron
posted 07/28/2011, comments (0)|
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Mohs Surgery: Question and Answer

One of the topics most asked about by our members here on SkinCancerConnection is about Mohs surgery. Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized skin surgery which achieves the two goals of ascertaining complete tumor excision while sacrificing a minimal amount of normal surrounding skin. In Mohs surgery, the surgeon excises tumor and immediately... Read moreChevron
posted 06/30/2011, comments (0)|
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Skin Cancer Risk Related to Driving

In previous posts we have talked about the risk factors associated with developing skin cancer. Some risks are well known such as tanning in the sun or using tanning beds. Some lesser known risks may include smoking, the use of UV nail lamps and exposure to some types of airport body scanners. A new risk was recently added to this list. Driving... Read moreChevron
posted 06/30/2011, comments (0)|
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Vermurafenib: New Melanoma Drug Gives Hope to Patients

Last summer we reported that an experimental drug called Yervoy or ipilimumab showed promise in extending the survival rates for patients with advanced melanoma. This drug was recently approved by the FDA in March of this year and is being combined with chemotherapy to treat patients with metastatic melanoma. Yervoy works by boosting the... Read moreChevron
posted 06/27/2011, comments (0)|
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basal cell carcinoma, infiltrative

Hello all, This is the first entry of a log of my experience with skin cancer.  It has taken a week to get over the shock of it but it has finally sunk in.  It all started with what looked like a pimple on my lower left chin that would heal then bleed then heal.  It was getting in the way of my shaving so I decided on an impulse... Read moreChevron

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