Skin Cancer

Basal Cell Carcinoma (skin cancer reparied) Surgery with minimal scarring

By Keri Swan0 CommentsSkin Cancer

Pam came in with a spot on her nose. She didn’t think it was a serious problem at first. “You know occasionally you have a pimple or something. This was something like that, and I will usually use a little neosporin or lavender oil, and it usually clears up. But…

What to expect at a Skin Check

By Keri Swan0 CommentsGeneral

At a skin check, we are looking for any evidence of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in men and women and Idaho consistently ranks in the top 10 states with the highest incidence and death rates for skin cancer. Schedule online now! Who…

How Mohs Surgery Works

By Keri Swan0 CommentsSkin Cancer

This is an example of how Mohs surgery works. Mohs surgery is a precise surgical technique used to treat skin cancer— normally utilized for certain cases on the face/hand or with specific types of cancer. During Mohs surgery, thin layers of cancer-containing skin are progressively removed to ensure the patient is clear of cancer before…

Skin Cancer patient enjoys peace of mind with Mohs surgery

By Keri Swan0 CommentsUncategorized

Our patient, Jan, started seeing a dermatologist almost 40 years ago– for skin cancer. Because her genetic predisposition, fair skin, and childhood sunburns by the lake compounded her likelihood of skin cancer, she has had her fair share of subsequent surgeries– including one for a stage 2 cancer on her…