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Around this time every year, we reach out to our patients and do all we can to stress the extreme importance of proper sun protection. While the sun is ever-present—especially at the high-elevations of Colorado—the summer months always pose the highest risk of prolonged, unprotected exposure to UV radiation and all the consequences (both visible […]
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Skin Cancer Again—Why You May Have Skin Cancer More Than Once
If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer, you’re familiar with the range of emotions that one is likely to feel during the course of their treatment: the surprise surrounding the diagnosis, the relief following successful removal, and the post-operative uncertainty of whether or not you will be diagnosed with skin cancer in the future. […]
What Happens After Your Skin Biopsy?
To help safeguard our patients from possible skin cancer growths, Vanguard Skin Specialists strongly recommends a full-body skin exam be performed every year by a member of our dermatology team. Skin exams are vital in ensuring the health of our patients. By detecting skin cancers early, we are able to drastically increase cure rates. While […]
COVID, Dermatology and Skin Cancer
As with so many things in life, the majority of us seek medical advice only after something has presented itself that needs addressing. It’s easy to justify a trip to the doctor when we aren’t feeling well. But when we feel fine, it can seem unnecessary—something that becomes all too tempting to push further and […]
Colorado is Famous for Blue Sky, Sunshine…and Skin Cancer
By Dr. Vinh Chung Colorado’s 300 days of glorious sunshine and the high altitude come at a price. We have one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the country because of the intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Skin cancer, which is caused by an abnormal growth of skin cells, is the most common type […]
