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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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posted 01/16/2007, comment (1)

Skin Cancer: What to Do If You If You're Diagnosed

Hi everyone. With the number of people diagnosed with skin cancer continuing to increase, I think it is important for everyone to be prepared to be told that they have skin cancer and/or precancerous lesions. Because many people find the word "cancer" to be overwhelming, I want to help you be prepared and form the best questions to ask your... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/15/2006, comments (2)

Moles, and Other Common Precancerous Skin Lesions

Hi everyone. Today, I want to discuss "precancerous" skin lesions as these are commonly diagnosed and treated. I hope that this helps explain what these lesions are and why it is important to have them treated.The most common "precancerous" skin lesion is an "actinic keratosis", which is a sun-damaged area of skin... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/15/2006, comments (2)

Moles, and Other Common Precancerous Skin Lesions

Hi everyone. Today, I want to discuss "precancerous" skin lesions as these are commonly diagnosed and treated. I hope that this helps explain what these lesions are and why it is important to have them treated.The most common "precancerous" skin lesion is an "actinic keratosis", which is a sun-damaged area of skin... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/11/2006, comments (0)

How Skin Cancers are Treated

Hi everyone. Today, I would like to discuss how skin cancers are treated. It has been my experience that many people know little about treatment options beyond surgical excision. Hopefully this will shed some light on something I consider to be an important topic.The treatment plan for skin cancer is determined by the type of tumor, the size... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/26/2006, comment (1)

Dr. Berman Answers Your Questions About Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer QuestionsWhat causes Skin Cancer How can I best protect myself from the sun? What causes skin cancer? The hallmark of cancer is the proliferation of abnormal cells. Mutations or defects in the genes on the chromosomes within these cells are responsible for this abnormal growth. The specific genes involved and the types of cells... Read more Chevron

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