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.
Sometimes, it can be difficult to make sense of the words you’re hearing when you’re speaking to a doctor, especially when it comes to your health. How can you be expected to know the difference between specific medical terms? Terms like metaplasia vs. anaplasia often come up when speaking to a doctor about the risks…Read More
The most common types of skin cancer that appear on the nose are basal cell skin cancer, squamous cell skin cancer, and melanoma. The nose is a common location for skin cancer to develop, because it gets more sun compared to other parts of the body. Skin cancer on the nose may begin as something…Read More
Skin cancer on the forehead usually presents in one of three types: melanoma, basal cell skin cancer, or squamous cell skin cancer. Basal and squamous cell skin cancers are the most common, whereas melanoma is less common but more deadly. When skin cancer develops on the forehead, it’s usually the result of too much exposure…Read More
Living with a skin cancer diagnosis can be a challenging journey, not only for patients but also for their families. Finding a supportive community can make a significant difference in navigating the physical and emotional aspects of this experience. You don’t have to be alone when you’re battling against cancer. Whether you’re trying to keep…Read More
In 2023, singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett passed away after a four-year-long battle with Merkel cell skin cancer. This has gotten many curious about how this type of cancer can be diagnosed and treated. When it comes to the different types of skin cancer, Merkel cell skin cancer is often cited as one of the most aggressive…Read More
More than 65,000 people facing a skin cancer challenge have made Image-Guided SRT their treatment of choice, and post-treatment satisfaction surveys show that 99.8% were both happy with their decision to treat with Image-Guided SRT and would recommend the treatment to others.Read More
What is the difference between verrucous skin cancer and squamous cell skin cancer? Verrucous skin cancer is a rare variant of squamous cell skin cancer, one of several common forms of skin cancer. While squamous cell skin cancer can appear almost anywhere on the body, verrucous skin cancer is more localized, often appearing in specific…Read More
What is Image-Guided SRT? Image-Guided SRT stands for Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy — a surgery-free form of skin cancer treatment. Because it involves no cutting and uses X-ray energy, it won’t prevent you from doing the things you love, and it shows your progress with each treatment session. Image-Guided SRT is effective against basal cell…Read More
First, let’s answer the question, “What is UV radiation?” The sun produces a form of energy known as ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It can’t be seen because it has shorter wavelengths than light that’s visible to our eyes. UV radiation is a proven human carcinogen (cancer-causing substance), so too much UV radiation can cause skin cancer….Read More
Have you ever wished you could predict the intensity of the sun, so you know whether you need sunglasses, sunscreen, etc. before stepping out your door? The UV Index does just that. Just as weather channels, websites, and apps predict the weather, the UV Index provides a forecast to help protect you from ultraviolet (UV)…Read More
When it comes to tanning beds, there’s a lot of misinformation being spread. A lot of this misinformation comes from tanning salons and avid tanners who believe (or want you to believe) that tanning has health benefits. How do you differentiate tanning bed myths from facts? The truth about tanning beds comes down to this:…Read More
It’s not uncommon to feel a sense of uncertainty, even after you’ve completed skin cancer treatment. Throughout your treatment journey, be sure to communicate openly with your dermatologist or derma-oncologist. After treatment, you may have some questions about recurrence, precautions you should take, and more. Coming up with questions off the top of your head…Read More