Mohs Surgery Blog Boca Raton
Learning More About Melanoma
Published on May 18, 2020 by Jeffrey MarcusMelanoma is a serious type of skin cancer. It is not as common as SCC (squamous cell carcinoma) or BCC (basal cell carcinoma). However, melanoma’s ability to rapidly spread to and attack the other organs (if not detected early and Read More…
The Process of Mohs Surgery
Published on March 17, 2020 by Jeffrey MarcusFor addressing skin cancer and removing the tumor the commonly used effective procedure is Mohs surgery. Both squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma can be removed with this process. As a micrographic surgery this one is done by slowly Read More…
Learning About Melanoma
Published on March 17, 2020 by Jeffrey MarcusMelanoma is a dangerous type of skin cancer that occurs when the pigment-producing cells of your skin, called melanocytes, go out of control and become malignant. Melanocytes produce melanin, which is responsible for the natural color of your skin. Melanin Read More…
How Long Will Mohs Surgery Take?
Published on October 7, 2019 by Jeffrey MarcusMohs surgery requires an immense amount of patience and precision to perform. Skin cancer surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Marcus will not be able to tell how many layers of tissue will need to be removed until the process has begun and Read More…
Protecting Your Eyelids from Skin Cancer
Published on August 24, 2019 by Jeffrey MarcusThere are areas of the body that may not always be on your mind when it comes to practicing proper sun safety. The eyelids are one area that can be easy to neglect because they are so small, but these Read More…
What is Mohs Surgery?
Published on July 28, 2019 by Jeffrey MarcusMohs surgery is a specialized form of skin cancer removal treatment. This treatment was named after the physical who created the technique, Dr. Frederic Mohs. Mohs Surgery is different from other forms of skin cancer treatment in that is uses Read More…
Understanding Your Mohs Procedure Boca Raton
Published on June 28, 2019 by Jeffrey MarcusMohs micrographic surgery was original developed in the 1930’s and has since gone on to become the most advanced and effective treatment for a large variety of skin cancers. Mohs specific, unique technique helps physicians to identify and remove tumors Read More…
Nervous About Your Mohs Surgery?
Published on April 22, 2019 by Jeffrey MarcusBeing diagnosed with skin cancer can be a difficult thing to deal with. Anxiety over what comes next is commonly experienced. Knowing what to expect – from the diagnosis process to the treatments needed – can help to better prepare Read More…
The Clear Advantage of Mohs Surgery
Published on March 12, 2019 by Jeffrey MarcusWhen it comes to tackling skin cancer, Mohs surgery is undeniably one of the best treatment options available. Mohs surgery offers a number of advantages, and the procedure has been shown to be 97% effective at completely eliminating most skin Read More…
Can I Eat Before My Procedure?
Published on December 31, 2018 by Jeffrey MarcusHave you ever had medical tests or procedures that required you to not eat anything for a period of 12 or 24 hours? Thankfully, you don’t have to go through that inconvenience with Mohs surgery. At Boca Mohs, we know Read More…