Video Library

Photodynamic Therapy : A Patient Shares Her Experience

by Blanca Stella May 9, 2011

Photodynamic Therapy, according to Cancer.org is: A treatment that uses special drugs, called photosensitizing agents, along with light to kill cancer cells. The drugs only work after they have been activated or “turned on” by certain kinds of light. PDT may also be called photoradiation therapy, phototherapy, or photochemotherapy.

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma Explained & Patient Video Testimonial

by Blanca Stella May 9, 2011

Our patient, Pat has had numerous skin cancer all over her body for 32 years. She came to our office to remove three squamous cell carcinoma on her chin and jawline. Pat was very nervous about the removal of the skin cancer on these areas because she had multiple skin cancers in the same area [...]

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Reconstructive Surgery After Skin Cancer Surgery Testimonial

by Blanca Stella May 6, 2011

Our patient, Marvin had reconstructive surgery after Mohs skin cancer on the side of his face. Recently he came back to the office for another Mohs skin cancer surgery on his nose. He shares in this testimonial how some other plastic surgeons commented on the good results with no scarring. We have been sharing some [...]

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Pictures of Skin Cancer : Before & After Mohs Surgery

by Blanca Stella April 28, 2011

Below you can see some pictures of before and after skin cancer. This young woman in her 30′s came in for a check up after having Mohs skin cancer surgery a month ago on her forehead. She had squamous cell carcinoma. In our last video, we showed you Don’s testimonial for reconstructive surgery after Mohs [...]

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Moles: A Dysplastic Nevi Is Not A Cancerous Mole

by Blanca Stella April 12, 2011

A dysplastic nevi is an irregular mole. We all have many different types of moles in our body and many times dermatologists biopsy these moles that look a little bit abnormal and have a different shape or different configuration. Primarily we are looking for the rules of melanoma or the A, B, C, D’s: A: [...]

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Moles – Explanation & Live Biopsy

by Blanca Stella February 15, 2011

Moles sometimes appear out of the blue and in this case, this patient wanted to get it checked to make sure that it is not a cancerous mole. Dr. Mejia inspects the mole by using a dermatascope, a magnification device which allows for close up view of moles. After inspection, he sees that it is [...]

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