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.
Maybe you already have an idea of how skin cancer looks, but what does skin cancer feel like? Although skin cancer lesions may bleed, itch, or cause pain, many cancerous tumors cause no abnormal feelings at all. This is why it’s so important to know the early signs of skin cancer and schedule regular screenings—especially…Read More
Is the red patch on your skin a sign of eczema or skin cancer? Although experts have no trouble distinguishing the two skin conditions, the fact that both can occasionally present as red and scaly patches means that closer examination is always a good idea. Before you jump to conclusions, learn about the common types…Read More
Is there such a thing as benign skin cancer? Although a tumor can be benign, the name cancer refers to the illness that occurs when a tumor becomes malignant. Although not all cancers will spread quickly, all malignant, cancerous tumors are capable of spreading to other parts of the body and other organs—and this means…Read More
If you see a new skin growth on your body, it’s always important to take note and keep a close eye on how it changes. Regular dermatological screenings can help you detect and treat most common skin growths before they become displeasing, and at the end of the day, most skin growths are benign. However,…Read More
If you’re wondering about the features that distinguish psoriasis vs. skin cancer, you’re certainly not alone. Although the two skin conditions are unique, changes to one’s skin can be disconcerting, and they may cause a patient to jump immediately to the worst conclusions. So, although it is unlikely that your doctor would misdiagnose skin cancer…Read More
There is a clear, proven link between excessive sun exposure and skin cancer, but how does the sun cause skin cancer? The sun’s radiation damages your cells, and visible effects like tanning and sunburn are clear signs of this damage. If the damage is significant enough, your skin cells may start to reproduce too quickly…Read More
Yes, kids can get skin cancer. However, melanoma—the most dangerous type of skin cancer— accounts for just three percent of pediatric cancer cases. However, melanoma in children is becoming more common, by a rate of roughly two percent each year. This means that it’s more important than ever to be aware of the signs of…Read More
Can a wart-like growth be skin cancer? Although these two ailments are technically distinct, skin cancer can certainly be mistaken for a wart, and vice versa. For this reason, it’s very important to distinguish warts vs. skin cancer and learn when to take action. If you see a skin growth that looks like a wart,…Read More
You might associate skin cancer with raised and growing moles, sores that won’t heal, or itchy, tender, painful spots on the body, but how does skin cancer start? Since early detection is so important in determining the prognosis for a skin cancer diagnosis, it’s important to be aware of how the three most common types…Read More
Can you get skin cancer from tanning beds? Yes; in fact, tanning beds and skin cancer are more closely linked than cigarettes and lung cancer. When it comes to tanning beds and skin cancer, statistics show that there is no such thing as a safe indoor tan. In fact, any tan at all is a…Read More
Skin cancer under the nail will generally take one of three forms. Moreover, melanoma is the most common type of skin cancer that affects the nail bed, even though other types of skin cancer—like basal and squamous cell skin cancers—are more common on the whole. Subungual (nailbed) melanoma is a rare but serious type of…Read More
Can skin cancer spread? Yes, it certainly can. However, basal and squamous cell skin cancers aren’t very likely to spread, while some types of skin cancer are more likely to spread than others. Keeping track of changes to your skin’s appearance and scheduling annual check-ups with your dermatologist can help to prevent the spread of…Read More