Dogs are Skin Cancer Patients Best Friend

Dogs are cancer patients best friend

Dogs are Skin Cancers Best Friend   There has always been a special kinship between dogs and their owners. There are countless documented stories about the incredible feats that dogs have performed to aid humans. From alerting others that someone is in danger, to sacrificing themselves to protect people. Now, there’s another amazing tale to … Read more

Vanishing Moles – Looks Can Be Deceiving

vanishing moles

Vanishing Moles Visibility is a vitally important aspect with regard to skin cancer and Melanoma. Speed of detection, diagnosis and treatment mean everything. Fortunately, much of the time Melanoma will announce its presence in the form of a visible change to an existing mole or skin growth. Or, the development of a suspicious-looking new one … Read more

New Year Resolution: Healthy Skin and Sun Protection

New Year's Resolution

New Year Resolution: Healthy Skin and Sun Protection The ball has dropped in Times Square, and all the champagne toasts have been made. Welcome to 2018! We’re glad that you’ve arrived safe and sound. With the holidays now over, many of us will put our will power to the test with regard to keeping (or … Read more

A Guide to Skin Cancer and Melanoma

back to basics with melanoma

A Guide to Skin Cancer and Melanoma Skin Cancer and Melanoma Guide ABCE: A mnemonic device used to help non-medical laypersons remember what to look for when checking out suspicious moles and skin growths. These letters stand for:  A- (Asymmetry) B- (Border) C- (Color) D- (Diameter) E- (Evolving) Benign: A mole or other skin growth that … Read more

Autumn’s Arrival: Sun Safety Reminder

Sun Safety Reminder - Skin Cancer and Melanoma

Autumn’s Arrival: Sun Safety Reminder Though the calendar may tell us it’s still summer, the reality is that the sunniest season is starting to wind down like an old clock. Days are shortening; temperatures, dipping. We want 2306+provide you with this Sun Safety Reminder. Soon shorts, sandals and flip-flops will be returned to storage; exchanged … Read more

Students: Back to School Skin Protection

Students and Sun Protection

Students and Sun Safety Dear Parents and Students: There is no good age for anyone to get a sunburn. But there’s no worse age to get one than during our infant-to-young adult years. Sunburns sustained during childhood and adolescence can come back years, or decades, later as skin cancer. Or even worse, Melanoma. There’s no … Read more

An Explosion of Skin Cancer Diagnosis in the 21st Century

explosion in skin cancer diagnosis

An Explosion of Skin Cancer Diagnosis in the 21st Century As with cigarettes, there was a lengthy period of time when people had no idea that the rays emanating from our bright yellow sun were dangerous. However, as was so often the case while the 20th century progressed medical science gained more and more knowledge … Read more