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Figure 2: The large defect after Mohs excision of the basal cell carcinoma of the nose.

Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Nose and Nasal Reconstruction

Post author:Dr. Hootan Zandifar

I have a small bump on my nose. My doctor says it is basal cell carcinoma and I should have it removed. What should I expect to happen when I…

Figure 1: Key point comparison of traditional parotidectomy vs. intraoral gland resection.

Accessory Parotid Gland Tumor Surgery

Post author:Dr. Ryan Osborne

Is there an alternative to parotidectomy for accessory parotid gland tumor surgery? Question: I recently made an appointment with my primary care physician because I began to experience swelling…

Figure 1: Basal cell carcinoma seen with characteristic shiny pearl-like appearance with area of central ulceration. This lesion was located on the patients forehead.

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Post author:Dr. Hootan Zandifar

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common form of skin cancer, is also the most common type of cancer overall in the United States. BCC is a slow growing…

Figure 1: High-risk skin cancer lesion on the bridge of the nose exhibiting poorly defined borders. This lesion would typically be a good candidate for Mohs surgery.

Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Post author:Dr. Hootan Zandifar

Is Mohs surgery right for my skin cancer? Question: I was recently diagnosed with a skin cancer lesion on my cheek. After biopsy I was told that my lesion…

Figure 1: Patient with squamous cell carcinoma lesion on the chin. Note the characteristic large, red, crusty, and scaly appearance of the lesion.

Skin Cancer: Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Post author:Dr. Hootan Zandifar

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common type of skin cancer, after basal cell carcinoma. Over 700,000 new cases of SCC are diagnosed per year in the…

Teens and Tanning- What are the risks?

Post author:Eun Jin Kim

Summer is here once again; that means school is out and it is time to enjoy the sun…or is it? In a culture where being tan is considered “healthy”…

The Importance of Screening for Head and Neck Cancer

Post author:Dr. Ryan Osborne

Michael Douglas has stage IV cancer The actor tells David Letterman he feels optimistic about recovering from advanced throat cancer. The Importance of Screening for Head and Neck Cancer Head…