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.
First, let’s answer the question: What are cosmetics? According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), cosmetics are legally defined as, “articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body… for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance.” This is a broad spectrum…Read More
Even if you’re familiar with the risks and outcomes associated with skin cancer, you might still wonder, what does skin cancer do? Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of cells in the epidermis—the skin’s outer layer. It will eventually form malignant tumors, and may spread to other parts of the body if left untreated. How…Read More
Radiation is used to treat many different types of cancer. It kills cancer cells or slows their growth by damaging their DNA, causing them to stop growing and die. While all radiation treatments kill cancer in the same way, there are many other differences. Different radiation treatments come with different side effects, risks, and cure…Read More
There are many different ways to treat skin cancer, including surgery, radiation, and topical therapies. One of the most common treatments is Mohs surgery. Mohs surgery has been the standard treatment for skin cancer for many years. During surgery, the skin cancer is cut out of the skin, causing a painful wound and leaving a…Read More
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. In fact, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined. When caught early, it is highly treatable. Learning some key facts about skin cancer can make all the difference in beating it. The more…Read More
Some people worry that the radiation used to treat skin cancer can actually cause cancer. This concern is common when people who have had one skin cancer get diagnosed with another. The new cancer is often mistaken for the old cancer coming back. While it is true that radiation causes skin cancer, the new cancer…Read More
The idea of getting radiation to treat skin cancer can be scary. Add to that the amount of misleading information that you might hear about radiation, and it’s no wonder you may have concerns. For many people, the best way to overcome these fears is to learn all you can about your skin cancer treatment…Read More
Skin cancer treatment is ever-expanding. Treatments like targeted therapy, immunotherapies, surgery, and surgery-free Image-Guided SRT (for common skin cancers) have proven to be effective methods. However, the work isn’t done — there’s still more for researchers to explore and test in an effort to make skin cancer treatment methods even more successful. Keep reading to learn…Read More
The most common places to get skin cancer are those areas that regularly see high levels of ultraviolet light exposure, including the scalp, face, nose, and ears—but skin cancer can appear in other less exposed areas, especially if you have highly pigmented skin. This is true for melanoma, as well as for basal cell skin…Read More
Can tattoos cause skin cancer? No, tattoos don’t cause skin cancer. Tattoos became more mainstream in the 1970s, but they’ve been around for much longer. Dermatologists have been examining and treating patients with tattoos for many years, and there is no discernible connection between tattoos and skin cancer. There’s also no connection between tattoos and…Read More
Skin tags are not cancerous, and skin cancer is not usually mistaken for a harmless skin tag. However, many people wonder if skin tags can be cancerous or if they might be a sign of skin cancer—highlighting the importance of being able to distinguish between the two and respond accordingly. We’ve laid out everything you…Read More
The moment you notice sunburn is when you should begin treating it. According to the CDC, the symptoms of sunburn usually begin around 4 hours after exposure, worsen within 24-36 hours, and resolve within 3-5 days. You’ll likely notice symptoms like red, warm, and tender skin, swelling, and blistering. Other symptoms, such as headache, fever,…Read More