by The Bowman Institute | Oct 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Radiation therapy is currently used by some medical providers to treat skin cancer. However, this treatment presents several risks, and surgery remains the gold standard for the treatment of skin cancers. Here, we’ll discuss how radiation therapy is used to treat...
by The Bowman Institute | Oct 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S, and it’s most often caused by ultraviolet (UV) light exposure from the sun. However, there are special populations that are at a heightened risk of skin cancer. By raising awareness of these risk factors,...
by The Bowman Institute | Sep 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Skin growths can be defined as either benign or malignant. A benign growth is non-cancerous, typically develops slowly, and doesn’t spread to other parts of the body. A malignant growth, on the other hand, is cancerous, can grow rapidly, and, in some cases, can spread...
by The Bowman Institute | Sep 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Skin cancer is caused by the abnormal growth of skin cells and, in most cases, is highly treatable when it’s caught early. There are multiple types of skin cancer, with each varying in presentation. Different forms of skin cancer can also vary in severity, with...
by The Bowman Institute | Aug 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
The skin is the largest organ in the body, so it is no surprise that skin cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer among people today. There are several different types of skin cancer, with melanoma being the most deadly among them. However, most cases of skin...
by The Bowman Institute | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Skin cancer is estimated to develop in one in five Americans over the course of their lifetimes. Given skin cancer’s prevalence, it’s not surprising that many people have questions about its risk factors. While UV light exposure remains the biggest risk factor for...
