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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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Defusing the Worry of Mohs

Jun 5, 2019 | Skin Cancer

Podcast Click to listen Blog Hello and welcome to this week’s Trillium Creek Dermatology and Surgery Center’s Podcast. My name is Dr. Patrick Killian, and I’m a Mohs Surgeon with Trillium Creek Dermatology. If you’ve never had Mohs surgery (the surgical technique to...

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Should You Get A Preventative Skin Screening?

Feb 26, 2018 | Skin Cancer

YES! Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. It is also one of the easiest to cure if caught early. Your skin is the largest organ of your body and seeing a dermatologist once a year should be a high priority in your overall health care. What is...

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4 Myths About Skin Cancer

Feb 19, 2018 | Skin Cancer

We’ve covered what skin cancer looks like, wondered if you should get a preventative screening and also tackled what to expect during one. Up next, a few common myths when it comes to skin cancer: 1. Tanning beds are safer than the sun – FALSE. Not only does...

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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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