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Q: In the past six years I have had four surgeries -- two for stage II melanoma, one for a precancerous mole, and most recently, one for a squamous cell carcinoma. I have great confidence in my doctor, but I can’t stand the endless repetition of search, cut, and biopsy. Are there any other methods by which someone like myself could be diagnosed, without enduring biopsies?
Read Dr. Daniel M. Siegel's answer.
Read more...ASK THE EXPERT: If a baby was severely sunburned twice, is she at an increased risk for skin cancer?
Q: If a baby was severely sunburned twice, is she at an increased risk for skin cancer? Can any measures be taken to reduce potential risks?
Q: My dermatologist has just informed me that I have sun damaged skin. I am looking into a laser or similar treatment. Can these treatments increase collagen? Do they cause skin sensitivity or increase the chances of skin cancer?
Read Dr. Deborah Sarnoff's reply.
Q: My sister has been diagnosed with spindle cell melanoma, and we don’t know exactly what it is. How is it different from regular melanoma?
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Q: I have a basal cell cancer on the side of my nose. My plastic surgeon has recommended that I get Mohs surgery to have it removed, and then he would perform the corrective plastic surgery the same day. Doesn't my nose need time to heal first?
Read Dr. Robert Gotkin's answer.
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Q: Three years ago, I started getting red bumps on my face whenever I went to the beach. Could I be allergic to sunlight?
Read Dr. Daniel M. Siegel's answer.
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Q: I have a growth on my nose, and I'm convinced that it's skin cancer, but I haven't been to the doctor. It's not that big, so I'm thinking about not going in to have the growth removed. Would this be so bad? What happens with a basal or squamous cell cancer if you just leave it alone?
Read Dr. Rex Amonette's answer.
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