Thank you for visiting our blog. If you’re looking for information on skin cancer types, skin cancer statistics, general skin cancer facts, sun safety tips, and more information you can trust, you’ve come to the right place. At GentleCure, we are on a mission to empower non-melanoma skin cancer patients to be educated, active participants in their treatment decisions, and providing a breadth of skin cancer and treatment knowledge to you is just one of the ways we can achieve that goal. Learn more about the types of posts you can expect to find on our blog below, then find out how to get in touch with us if you would like to talk one-on-one with a skin cancer information specialist.
Current and upcoming blog posts from GentleCure will cover everything from basic skin cancer facts and skin cancer statistics to more specific information regarding non-melanoma skin cancers like Basal cell carcinoma and Squamous cell carcinoma. Patients will find answers they can trust to questions like:
In addition to skin cancer facts and skin cancer statistics, non-melanoma skin cancer patients who are considering Image-Guided Superficial Radiotherapy (IG-SRT) as a non-invasive treatment option can find helpful information about how IG-SRT works, what to expect during treatment, how IG-SRT compares to Mohs surgery, and much more on our blog. While past experiences with skin cancer treatment may have left you feeling in the dark and unsure of your options, GentleCure is proud to offer a refreshing approach to non-melanoma skin cancer treatment by providing in-depth answers to all of our patients’ questions.
Basal cell skin cancer is the most common type of skin cancer, making up about 80% of diagnoses. Thankfully, it has a very good outlook to be cured when detected and treated early. With that said, it’s important to know the symptoms of basal cell skin cancers to look for. Learn more about the different…Read More
Common skin cancers like basal cell skin cancer and squamous cell skin cancer develop when DNA in the skin cells is damaged by ultraviolet (UV) light. The main source of UV light is sunlight, but there are also artificial sources, including sunlamps and tanning beds. Real and artificial UV light rays are the most common…Read More
The potential side effects of Mohs surgery include pain, tenderness, swelling, scarring, and more. They can vary on an individual basis: some people who treat their skin cancer with Mohs surgery may experience no side effects, while others might experience several. If you’re at all concerned about these side effects, or if you’d like to…Read More
As with every treatment for people with cancer, there may be side effects that can be different for each person, but it’s important to know that the benefits of the treatment are usually much greater than the side effects. Superficial radiation therapy is a non-surgical outpatient procedure designed to treat basal cell and squamous cell…Read More
A skin cancer screening is a visual examination of your skin performed by a medical professional. During a full-body screening, your entire body is checked for suspicious-looking spots that could be cancerous. For both men and women, skin cancer screenings are an essential part of detecting cancer in the early stages, and can even help…Read More
The different levels of skin cancer are most commonly referred to as “stages.” Healthcare providers use the skin cancer stages to describe the location and severity of the skin cancer in question, indicating if or how it has spread to other parts of the body. If you’ve recently received a skin cancer diagnosis, you might…Read More
As we age, our skin may naturally develop various types of marks and blemishes, including sunspots. These small brown spots are also called liver spots or age spots, and they appear on the areas of your skin that have seen the most sun exposure. Are sunspots cancerous? No, sunspots on skin are harmless, but should…Read More
Mohs surgery, sometimes called Mohs micrographic surgery, is a surgical technique used to treat common and uncommon forms of skin cancer. Mohs surgery is performed in stages, with the cancer-containing skin being removed in thin layers until no more skin cancer remains, leaving behind as much healthy tissue as possible. We’ll talk more about what…Read More
People with fair skin and light features are known to be at a higher risk of developing skin cancer, but that doesn’t mean everyone else isn’t susceptible, too. Skin cancer can affect anyone, no matter their age, skin color, or gender. Protecting your skin is a year-round battle, and it involves much more than just…Read More
Approximately 85% of skin cancers are found on a person’s head, face, eyelids, and neck region. Detection in the early stages of skin cancer is key to treatment success, but do you know how to spot the early signs of skin cancer on your face? Common skin cancers can take many forms, and understanding the…Read More
Squamous cell skin cancer is generally not life-threatening, but you should always follow the recommendations of your doctor or dermatologist—and pursue treatment as soon as possible. Squamous cell skin cancers that have reached a more advanced stage can become more difficult to treat and may pose the risk of spreading. There are several options for…Read More
The ability to treat and cure skin cancer relies on early detection of problematic spots on your skin. Doctors recommend carrying out a full skin self-examination at least once a month, but it can be difficult to keep track of new or changing moles. If you can relate to this struggle, you may be interested…Read More