One in five Americans will develop skin cancer, according to estimates by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Avoiding ultraviolet light — a risk factor for all types of skin cancer — could prevent more than 3 million skin cancer cases annually.

Mohs micrographic surgery is an advanced method of skin cancer treatment, offering the highest cure rate available and the smallest surgical wound possible. The process involves removing and examining small amounts of the tumor at a time. By mapping the tumor’s growth pattern with a microscope, the Mohs technique avoids unnecessary removal of healthy surrounding […]