Dr. Andrew Werchniak of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston discusses the importance of sun safety. A broad brim hat can limit exposure to the head. Sun Block with an SPF of atleast 15, but more importantly re apply frequently. Also, avoiding tanning beds, which increase risk of skin cancer.
Showing posts with label Skin cancer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Skin cancer. Show all posts
Friday, September 28, 2012
Skin Cancer Biopsy
Dr. Coyle Connolly demonstrates a biopsy of a suspected skin cancer. He discusses why it is important to biopsy any lesion which is suspicious for a skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer and appear as pearly, non healing lesions. A shave biopsy can remove the lesion and diagnose the cancer.
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