GentleCure Blog
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 those with nonmelanoma skin cancer to be educated, active participants in their treatment decisions. Providing you with a breadth of knowledge about skin cancer and its treatment is just one way we can achieve that goal. Learn more below about the types of posts you can expect to find on our blog, then find out how to get in touch with us if you would like to talk with a Skin Cancer Information Specialist.
GentleCure® blog posts will cover everything from basic skin cancer facts and skin cancer statistics to more specific information regarding nonmelanoma skin cancers like basal cell skin cancer and squamous cell skin cancer. You will find answers you can trust to questions like:
In addition to skin cancer facts and statistics, anyone considering Image-Guided Superficial Radiotherapy (IGSRT) as a surgery-free option for treating their nonmelanoma skin cancer can find helpful information about:
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 nonmelanoma skin cancer treatment by providing in-depth answers to all your questions.
Nodular basal cell skin cancer is one of the most common types of basal cell skin cancer and often appears as a pearly bump that refuses to go away. Is nodular basal cell skin cancer dangerous, and can it spread? Explore this overview on what to expect from a nodular basal cell skin cancer…Read More
Almost everyone has a few harmless moles on their body, so how can you tell the difference between a common mole and a skin cancer area? In this guide, we’ll walk you through some key differences between common moles, atypical moles, and potential skin cancer areas. If you have any concerns, it’s always a good…Read More
Metaplasia is an abnormal change in a cell that is not commonly found in its surrounding tissue. This can be triggered by an environmental stimulus that forces the cell to evolve in an unnatural way. But is metaplasia cancer? The official metaplasia definition says no, but as seen in many metaplasia examples, it can develop…Read More
There are many treatment methods for skin cancer patients to consider, including surgical and surgery-free options. Depending on the type and severity of the skin cancer, the viable options for any one patient may be more or less restricted. In the space below, we will provide a broad overview of the skin cancer treatments that…Read More
When the time comes to make a treatment decision for your skin cancer, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by your options. From a simple excision procedure to Image-Guided Superficial Radiotherapy (Image-Guided SRT) and more in-between, there’s a lot to consider. Join us below as we compare simple excisions vs. Image-Guided SRT to help you…Read More
Considering your options for skin cancer treatment? Your doctor may suggest Mohs surgery or electrodesiccation as a treatment method. Both procedures are performed on an outpatient basis and involve removing layers of tissue from the cancerous lesion, but that’s where the similarities end. Compare Mohs vs. electrodesiccation in the guide below for a better understanding…Read More
The nose is one of the most common areas for people to develop skin cancer, as it is frequently exposed to the sun’s harmful rays. If you have one of several common forms of skin cancer on your nose, and your doctor recommends a treatment like Mohs surgery on your nose, you may understandably be…Read More
If you’ve been researching non-melanoma skin cancer treatments for basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, you may have read about Superficial Radiotherapy (SRT). SRT is a highly effective non-surgical treatment alternative to more invasive methods like simple excision and Mohs surgery. It offers an advanced way to destroy cancer cells with extreme precision, without…Read More
There are several ways to treat non-melanoma skin cancers such as basal and squamous cell skin cancers. Your doctor should ultimately be the one to help you determine what’s right for you, but knowing the procedures associated with each option will help you be an active participant in your treatment decision. Following is a brief…Read More
Image-Guided Superficial Radiotherapy is an innovative technology designed to treat certain skin cancers without pain, cutting, or surgical scarring. Although you should discuss all of your treatment options with a healthcare provider, Image-Guided SRT is a safe, effective, and surgery-free treatment option for basal cell skin cancer and squamous cell skin cancer, as well as…Read More
People facing a diagnosis of basal or squamous cell skin cancer may have treatment options outside of Mohs surgery. Image-Guided SRT offers safe, effective, surgery-free treatment for common forms of skin cancer without cutting, bleeding, or pain. This means that you can pursue skin cancer treatment without major interruptions to your daily activities, and without…Read More
Skin cancer can develop in different types of skin cells, which is why there are several types of skin cancer. The most common types are basal cell skin cancer, squamous cell skin cancer, and melanoma. Other less common types include Merkel cell skin cancer, Kaposi sarcoma, lymphoma of the skin, and several rare forms of…Read More
