Tag: skin cancer detection

Early detection and protection: the keys to curing skin cancer.

Stay sun-safe this season to keep your skin healthy! From the desk of Dr.Wheeler: Skin cancer is one of the most common yet one of the most curable types of cancer. Typically, skin cancer occurs on sun exposed areas such as the face, neck, arms and hands. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common cancer followed by squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Each of these can present in different ways. Is it skin cancer? If you have a suspicious mole or skin lesion on your face or neck, call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wheeler. He may perform a biopsy if there is concern for cancer. If the lesion needs to be removed, you can trust that Dr. Wheeler l will remove and repair the area with the utmost care and expertise to ensure the least amount of scarring. Having Mohs surgery? Did you know that Dr. Wheeler can…