Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States—it is estimated that more than 5 million new cases are diagnosed each year—more than all other cancers combined.
Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell skin cancer account for the vast majority of cases. Stay informed and protect your skin by using the valuable resources on this website.
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“Just Get Moving”- Partnering with Exercise During Cancer
Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH and director of the UPMC Moving Through Cancer Program at the Hillman Cancer Center has been…
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Dermatologists in Finland Confirm the Association between Cigarettes and Squamous Cell Skin Cancer
There’s another reason to put down the cigarettes. A study published in May 2024 confirmed a connection between smoking tobacco…
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What is Oncodermatology? – Everything You Need to Know
This month’s blog spotlights Timothy Dang, an oncodermatologist who is at the forefront of clinicians specializing in patient care during…
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Brittanny Groover: Melanoma Survivor
Growing up in a small town in Pennsylvania that borders West Virginia, those sunny summers were filled with cheerleading practices…
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Rob’s Story: Squamous Cell Skin Cancer
“Like a lot of people, I woke up New Year’s Day 2012 with a horrible headache, the difference was, I…
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Alvin’s Story: Squamous Cell Skin Cancer
Alvin Green;Date of Diagnosis: 02/19/2020;El Cajon, CA;Squamous Cell Skin Cancer, High Risk, Locally Advanced; In early 2020, my dermatologist diagnosed…
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