Skin Cancer & Mohs Surgery Archives - Advanced Dermatology and Skin Surgery https://www.advancederm.net/category/skin-101/skin-cancer-mohs-surgery/ PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE DERMATOLOGY CARE FOR OVER 25 YEARS Wed, 20 May 2026 21:46:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.advancederm.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cropped-ADSS-Favicon-32x32.png Skin Cancer & Mohs Surgery Archives - Advanced Dermatology and Skin Surgery https://www.advancederm.net/category/skin-101/skin-cancer-mohs-surgery/ 32 32 5 Dangerous Tanning Trends That Are More Harmful Than You Think https://www.advancederm.net/5-dangerous-tanning-trends-that-are-more-harmful-than-you-think/ Wed, 27 May 2026 13:43:42 +0000 https://www.advancederm.net/?p=4085 As Skin Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, the Dermatology Providers at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery in the Greater Spokane area are encouraging patients to be cautious of dangerous tanning trends circulating across social media. While TikTok and …

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]]> As Skin Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, the Dermatology Providers at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery in the Greater Spokane area are encouraging patients to be cautious of dangerous tanning trends circulating across social media. While TikTok and …

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]]> Think You Know Sunscreen? Five Myths That Could Be Hurting Your Skin https://www.advancederm.net/think-you-know-sunscreen-five-myths-that-could-be-hurting-your-skin/ Wed, 06 May 2026 23:31:53 +0000 https://www.advancederm.net/?p=4079 In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the dermatology experts at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery are encouraging the community in the Spokane and Inland Northwest to rethink common misconceptions about sunscreen that may be leaving their skin unprotected. …

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]]> In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the dermatology experts at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery are encouraging the community in the Spokane and Inland Northwest to rethink common misconceptions about sunscreen that may be leaving their skin unprotected. …

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]]> Hidden Dangers: 10 Skin Cancer Facts You Can’t Afford to Miss https://www.advancederm.net/hidden-dangers-10-skin-cancer-facts-you-cant-afford-to-miss/ Fri, 01 May 2026 02:19:20 +0000 https://www.advancederm.net/?p=4077 Each May, Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery highlights Skin Cancer Awareness Month in the Greater Spokane and Inland Northwest Area. It is a vital reminder that protecting your skin is not just about avoiding sunburn, but about preventing the most …

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]]> Each May, Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery highlights Skin Cancer Awareness Month in the Greater Spokane and Inland Northwest Area. It is a vital reminder that protecting your skin is not just about avoiding sunburn, but about preventing the most …

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]]> May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Skin? https://www.advancederm.net/may-is-skin-cancer-awareness-month-are-you-doing-enough-to-protect-your-skin/ Mon, 05 May 2025 01:34:43 +0000 https://www.advancederm.net/?p=3696 As the sun begins to shine brighter and longer, May marks more than just the unofficial start of summer—it also kicks off Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time dedicated to educating the public about the risks, signs, and …

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]]> As the sun begins to shine brighter and longer, May marks more than just the unofficial start of summer—it also kicks off Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time dedicated to educating the public about the risks, signs, and …

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]]> SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: PREVENTION, PROTECTION & SOCIAL MEDIA MYTHS https://www.advancederm.net/skin-cancer-awareness-month-prevention-protection-social-media-myths/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 21:21:39 +0000 https://www.advancederm.net/?p=3383 CONTACT: Roxanne Strike
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SPOKANE, Wash. (April 2, 2024) – The rate of melanoma skin cancer in Spokane County is declining, but residents should continue to practice safe sun-care when outside. To recognize Skin Cancer Awareness Month …

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]]> CONTACT: Roxanne Strike
roxanne@lovell.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SPOKANE, Wash. (April 2, 2024) – The rate of melanoma skin cancer in Spokane County is declining, but residents should continue to practice safe sun-care when outside. To recognize Skin Cancer Awareness Month …

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]]> Your Mohs Surgery Questions Answered https://www.advancederm.net/your-mohs-surgery-questions-answered/ Mon, 15 May 2023 17:00:17 +0000 https://www.advancederm.net/?p=3220 By: Joel Sears, M.D.
Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon, Board-Certified Dermatologist

Going to the dermatologist for that persistent little spot on your face that bleeds occasionally and just won’t heal is an important step in taking care of your skin. The doctor …

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]]> By: Joel Sears, M.D.
Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon, Board-Certified Dermatologist

Going to the dermatologist for that persistent little spot on your face that bleeds occasionally and just won’t heal is an important step in taking care of your skin. The doctor …

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]]> Fellowship-Trained & Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Joel Sears, Answers your top Questions on Melanoma Skin Cancer https://www.advancederm.net/fellowship-trained-board-certified-dermatologist-dr-joel-sears-answers-your-top-questions-on-melanoma-skin-cancer/ Tue, 24 May 2022 12:17:13 +0000 https://advancederm.net/?p=3097 Many of us are hesitant to talk about our health and discuss with others what we are or are not doing about it. Skin cancer is a perfect example. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the …

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]]> Many of us are hesitant to talk about our health and discuss with others what we are or are not doing about it. Skin cancer is a perfect example. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the …

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]]> Skin Cancer: What you need to know. https://www.advancederm.net/skin-cancer-what-you-need-to-know/ Thu, 19 May 2022 22:16:58 +0000 https://advancederm.net/?p=3095 When it comes to skin cancer, most of us know what it is, but we really don’t know much else about it. Skin cancer affects over 5 million Americans every year, and it is considered the most common cancer in …

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]]> When it comes to skin cancer, most of us know what it is, but we really don’t know much else about it. Skin cancer affects over 5 million Americans every year, and it is considered the most common cancer in …

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]]> Skin Cancer Awareness Month – Why it is so Important. https://www.advancederm.net/skin-cancer-awareness-month-why-it-is-so-important/ Tue, 03 May 2022 22:05:19 +0000 https://advancederm.net/?p=3093 May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery, we take this opportunity to highlight a significant health issue that many of us still have questions on. We realize that keeping our patients informed is critically …

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]]> May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery, we take this opportunity to highlight a significant health issue that many of us still have questions on. We realize that keeping our patients informed is critically …

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]]> Diagnosed with Skin Cancer! Now what? https://www.advancederm.net/diagnosed-with-skin-cancer-now-what/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:34:20 +0000 https://advderm21.wpengine.com/?p=2614 Joseph L. Cvancara, M.D., FAAD

Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon
Board-Certified Dermatologist

Every specific cell in every specific organ (such as bone, nerve, muscle and skin) in your body can mutate and become a cancer. Each kind of cancer responds to different …

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]]> Joseph L. Cvancara, M.D., FAAD

Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon
Board-Certified Dermatologist

Every specific cell in every specific organ (such as bone, nerve, muscle and skin) in your body can mutate and become a cancer. Each kind of cancer responds to different …

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