Read More I’d had a few skin cancers removed before, all basal cell carcinomas (BCCs), the most common type. But when I was diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on my scalp, it seemed different, and a little more scary. (You can read more about it in my story “A Hole in My Head.”) I asked C. William Hanke, …
Speaking Up and Fighting Skin Cancer
Read More America’s most common cancer is a fierce adversary – striking more than 9,500 people each day. And every year in the U.S., more people are diagnosed with skin cancer than all other cancers combined. Yet, compared to other cancers, the dangers of skin cancer are less widely known. That’s one reason why, year after year, countless people suffer …
Both RDS Mohs Surgeons Are Double Board-Certified in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatology!
We are pleased to announce that both of our Mohs surgeons at Rochester Dermatologic Surgery are now double board-certified in Dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Surgery! Recent changes by the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have included offering a qualified fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons (already board-certified in Dermatology) to sit for an additional board exam specifically in Mohs Micrographic Surgery for …
Ask the Expert: What Does It Mean if I Get an Inconclusive Biopsy Result?
Read More A skin biopsy is a routine procedure in which a dermatologist removes a small sample of skin, which then goes to a lab for further examination under a microscope by a specially trained physician. Biopsies are used to help your doctor diagnose a variety of skin conditions, including infections, skin disorders and skin cancer. Sometimes, the result of …
“What’s That?” Two Simple Words That Saved a Life
Read More Sue Manber’s story could be anyone’s. In October 2012, her daughter, Sarina, asked, “Mom, what’s that on your nose?” “That” looked like a harmless little pimple, but Sue booked an appointment with a dermatologist. “He did a biopsy and afterwards, I thought nothing more about it,” Sue said. A Shocking Diagnosis On New Year’s Eve, Sue got a …
“I want to keep making a difference.” Teen Speaks Up Against Tanning; Raises Funds for Skin Cancer Prevention
Read More Inspired by family tragedy, a teenager uses her voice in the fight against skin cancer to speak up against tanning and raise funds to support The Skin Cancer Foundation. Alexis Schweitzer knows all too well that skin cancer is deadly and devastating. Her grandfather lost his battle with melanoma before she was born, robbing Alexis of the opportunity …
On #GivingTuesday and Every Day: It Takes a Team to Take Down Skin Cancer
Read More Join the #GivingTuesday movement and give – whether it’s a donation or the power of your voice – to support the fight against skin cancer. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is #GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement that reminds us that when we team up, we can make a profound difference in people’s lives. Every year, this spirit of unity …
Embrace Your Scars
Read More If you have a scar, congratulations! Think of it as a badge of courage and healing. Our expert dermatologists tell how to nurture a new scar to get the best outcome — and, if needed, how to fix an older scar to make it look better. Almost no one gets through life without a few scars. You can …
750+ Free Screenings to Date!
Read More Destination Healthy Skin October 2021 Update It’s been a fabulous fall for the Destination Healthy Skin free skin cancer screening and education program. During October, we traveled to the west coast and back, with more than 750 free screenings in the books this year. From August 1 to October 31, our amazing volunteer dermatologists screened 780 people and …
The UV Index: Know Your Risk
Read More You may have heard of the UV index, or seen it on an app or on TV, but what is it, really? Where does it come from, and how can it help you protect your skin? We speak with two experts, one from hot and sunny Phoenix, the other from cooler and cloudier Boston, to help make sense …