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Skin Cancer Screening: Before You Visit

Mar 2, 2020 | Cancer Screenings, Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. It affects more than 3.5 million Americans each year. Skin cancer screening should be done in order to catch any possible cancer cells early. If you are at an increased risk for skin cancer due to family history, then...

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The Ins and Outs of a Full Body Exam

May 15, 2019 | Cancer Screenings

With summer weather around the corner, and winter wardrobes changing to shorts and t-shirts, I often get a lot of questions on full body exams. When should I get them? How often? What should I expect? Do I really need one? Why is this important? In this week’s...

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What To Expect During A Skin Cancer Screening

Jan 15, 2018 | Cancer Prevention, Cancer Screenings, Skin Cancer

With your skin being the largest organ of your body, seeing a dermatologist at least once a year is an important step in maintaining healthy skin. Most skin conditions, if caught early, are 100% curable. While a skin cancer screening only takes about 15 minutes, you...

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What Does Skin Cancer Look Like?

Jan 8, 2018 | Cancer Prevention, Cancer Screenings, Moles, Skin Cancer, Skin Conditions

The term “skin cancer” refers to three different conditions: basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma. BCC and SCC are referred to as non-melanoma skin cancers and are the most common forms of skin cancer. They are rarely...

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Sun & Skin Cancer – What You Need to Know

Apr 24, 2017 | Cancer Prevention, Cancer Screenings, Skin Cancer

There is a pervasive belief in our culture that a tan connotes health, affluence, and beauty. Hopefully someday soon, our culture will begin to look less favorable at tanning as our knowledge increases regarding the link between skin cancer and the harmful UV...

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Treating Skin Cancer

Dec 21, 2016 | Cancer Prevention, Cancer Screenings, Moles, Skin Cancer, Skin Conditions

Trillium Creek Dermatology & Surgery offers comprehensive care for skin cancer. Beginning with detection, we have dermatologists board certified by the American Academy of Dermatology, along with physician assistants and nurse practitioners with extensive training...

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