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basal cell carcinoma

Dr. Mejia Discusses The Skin Cancer Treatment

by Blanca Stella August 19, 2010

Our patient, Larry who recently spoke about his experience with , is at a follow up visit with Dr.  Mejia who is a reputable skin cancer surgeon in South Florida. He shows some images of the basal cell carcinoma before the surgery. In this case, the patient neglected to take care of it earlier and [...]

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Skin Cancer Detection

by doctor April 29, 2010

Dr. Mejia discusses the importance of  early skin cancer detection. For many years, this patient thought he had a birth mark on his arm. Unfortunately, it was a basal cell carcinoma and Mohs skin cancer surgery was performed. Dr. Mejia wants to remind people that if you have a growth that has been there for a [...]

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Types of Skin Cancer

by doctor July 11, 2009

What is Skin Cancer?Cancer develops when DNA, the molecule found in cells that encodes genetic information, becomes damaged and the body cannot repair the damage. These damaged cells begin to grow and divide uncontrollably. When this occurs in the skin, skin cancer develops. As the damaged cells multiply, they form a tumor. Since skin cancer [...]

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