WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
about skin cancer and treatment
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in America, one that requires expert treatment. Consider these facts:
- More than 5 million skin cancers are treated yearly in the U.S.
- 3.3 million Americans are treated each year
- 1 in 5 people will be diagnosed in their lifetime
- Treatment costs an estimated $8.1 billion each year
- Each year, there are more new cases of skin cancer than all other cancers combined
The
Mohs SURGERY
Process
The roots of a skin cancer may extend beyond the visible portion of the tumor. If these roots are not removed, the cancer will recur.
Did you know that Tulane's Dr. Jeffrey Lackey is a trained Mohs Surgeon?
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