Cancer Care
for Your Skin
The most common form of cancer in the
United States attacks the largest organ –
the skin. Skin cancer can be deadly serious,
but it may be effectively treated with early
detection and modern surgical intervention.
"Approximately one in five people will have skin
cancer at some point in their lives. It's a very
real concern," says Cy Haatvedt, MD, general
surgeon at Tschetter & Hohm Clinic. "In the past,
no one was concerned about avoiding the sun or
protecting their skin, but past damage can cause
real problems today and in
the future."
Dr. Haatvedt regularly
evaluates patients with
questionable skin lesions, using
biopsies to determine if the lesions
are cancerous. Suspect portions
of the skin are removed in a
simple outpatient procedure
known as an excision.
Having
fair skin, hair
and eyes puts
you at higher
risk for
skin cancer.
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"Early detection is the key to
effectively treating skin cancer.
Spots that won't heal or keep coming
back, flaky patches, scabbed skin and
other irregularities could indicate a
problem. Have a doctor evaluate any
questionable spots as soon as possible."
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– Cy Haatvedt, MD, general surgeon
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