As the sun begins to shine brighter and longer, May marks more than just the unofficial start of summer—it also kicks off Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time dedicated to educating the public about the risks, signs, and …
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SPOKANE, Wash. (April 2, 2024) – The rate of melanoma skin cancer in Spokane County is declining, but residents should continue to practice safe sun-care when outside. To recognize Skin Cancer Awareness Month …
By: Joel Sears, M.D.
Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon, Board-Certified Dermatologist
Going to the dermatologist for that persistent little spot on your face that bleeds occasionally and just won’t heal is an important step in taking care of your skin. The doctor …
Many of us are hesitant to talk about our health and discuss with others what we are or are not doing about it. Skin cancer is a perfect example. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the …
When it comes to skin cancer, most of us know what it is, but we really don’t know much else about it. Skin cancer affects over 5 million Americans every year, and it is considered the most common cancer in …
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery, we take this opportunity to highlight a significant health issue that many of us still have questions on. We realize that keeping our patients informed is critically …
Joseph L. Cvancara, M.D., FAAD
Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Every specific cell in every specific organ (such as bone, nerve, muscle and skin) in your body can mutate and become a cancer. Each kind of cancer responds to different …
