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• May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month 9 May, 2011, 1:14 pm
  National organizations such as the Skin Cancer Foundation and the American Academy of Dermatology have designated this month to promote awareness of skin cancer. There are some sobering statistics out there that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Melanoma is the deadliest of skin cancers and it is reported that person dies of melanoma almost every hour. (Source: The Skin Cancer Foundation) These deaths are all the...
• Carac Cream for Actinic Keratosis 31 May, 2011, 4:29 pm
  We get a lot of questions here on SkinCancerConnection about the use of chemotherapy creams to treat skin lesions. In this post we are going to call upon the expertise of Doctor Lawrence Green, a practicing dermatologist, to answer a member question about the use of Carac cream for a skin condition called actinic keratosis. Actinic Keratosis is a type of precancerous skin lesion which can sometimes develop into squamous cell carcinoma,...
• Vermurafenib: New Melanoma Drug Gives Hope to Patients 27 June, 2011, 2:02 pm
  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 patient’s immune system to fight off cancer. Yervoy was developed by Bristol Myers Squibb in its US...
• Skin Cancer Risk Related to Driving 30 June, 2011, 1:40 pm
  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 with your car window down may increase your risk for skin cancer on the left side of your...
• Mohs Surgery: Question and Answer 30 June, 2011, 4:11 pm
  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 evaluates the specimen under the microscope while the patient is still in the office. Mohs surgery...
• Atypical Mole Removal: A Dermatologist Answers Your Questions 28 July, 2011, 2:24 pm
  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 show a change in size. Any suspicious mole that changes in size or color, itches, bleeds, or looks...
• Skin Cancer Resources: How to Find Financial Assistance for Treatment and Prescriptions 7 August, 2011, 6:21 pm
  One of the concerns you may have as a skin cancer patient is how you will afford the cost of physician visits, medical procedures, and medications used to treat your skin cancer. Many people lack financial resources or insurance to even pay for preventive skin cancer screenings. And medical costs related to skin cancer can be daunting. SkinCancerConnection is here to help with links to financial assistance resources so that you can get the help...
• Skin Cancer Resources 8 August, 2011, 5:41 am
  If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer you may be one of the millions of patients who seek support and information on the Internet. In addition to your doctor’s medical guidance, internet resources can provide much needed assistance in walking you through the process of how skin cancer is diagnosed to how it may be treated. The Internet can also provide an instant way to communicate with other patients who dealing with skin cancer....
• Skin Cancer on the Hand: A Dermatologist Answers Your Questions 29 September, 2011, 2:23 pm
  One of the questions many people have about skin cancer is where it can develop on the body. Wherever you have skin is where skin cancer may occur. The most common sites on the body for skin cancer to develop are those areas which have been exposed to ultra-violet light either from the sun or tanning beds. These areas may include the face, scalp, neck, trunk and limbs. However, some skin cancers are found in places of the body you might not...
• Healing After Mohs Surgery: A Dermatologist Answers Your Questions 28 November, 2011, 8:24 pm
  Each month we will be selecting one member question to be answered by our consulting dermatologist, Dr. Lawrence Green, who is the Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at George Washington University School of Medicine. To find out more about Dr. Green please visit his website: Aesthetics, Skin Care, and Dermasurgery. One of the most popular topics brought up by members of SkinCancerConnection is about Mohs surgery.   Mohs...