By Dr. Renata Prado Board-certified dermatologist & fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon Every day, as a dermatologist who specializes in skin cancer, I educate my patients on the signs of the deadliest skin cancer–melanoma. Dermatologists and our patients learn to memorize the ABCDE signs of melanoma: Asymmetry Border irregularity Color variations Diameter over ¼ inch (6 […]
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Why are men at greater risk of developing skin cancer?
Risk taking is deep-rooted in the blueprint of man. From Henry Ford to Warren Buffett, risk takers throughout history have stepped in the face of danger or risked big, to win big. The gender gap when it comes to willingness to live on the edge cannot be denied. According to a 2010 study published in […]
A Guide to Skin Cancer
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and if we could share one message, it is this — skin cancer is more common than you think. Fortunately, skin cancer is treatable if detected early. Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US. Each year, doctors diagnose over 3 million Americans with […]
Colorado Springs 32nd Annual Leadership Prayer Breakfast
Colorado Springs 32nd Annual Leadership Prayer Breakfast Antlers Hotel 4 South Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Tuesday, May 9, 2017 7:00a.m. – 8:30a.m. Featuring Vinh Chung, M.D. Vinh Chung, MD Vinh Chung was born in Vietnam and grew up in Arkansas as one of 11 children. He graduated from Harvard with a BA in […]
Moles: What Exactly Does It Mean When They’re Atypical? (Vinh Chung, MD)
Beauty spot, birthmark, blemish, freckle. There are a few different names for them and we all have them, but what exactly are moles? This month, we provide some clarity on moles and tips on what to look for if they begin to change. What is a mole? Moles are caused when cells in the skin […]
We take care of you like family
“Take care of each and every patient as if that person is a member of your family.” That is what our leadership team teaches during staff training. That is why. . . When you call us, a live person will answer all your questions and help you schedule an appointment. We try to answer each […]
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