May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to shed light on a disease impacting over 5 million Americans annually, making it the most common cancer in the United States. Surprisingly, more individuals receive skin cancer diagnoses each year than all other types of cancer combined. However, there is hope: skin cancer is highly […]

We spend a lot of time outside in the Austin area. There are excellent outdoor activities, fairs, outdoor dining options, and concerts. All this time outside can wreak havoc on our skin, and one of the most serious considerations is skin cancer, the most prevalent type of cancer in the United States. Skin cancer is […]

Beating America’s Most Common Cancer – a Q&A with Board-Certified Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon Dr. Jennifer Hanson Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, affecting millions of people worldwide. The good news is that skin cancer is usually curable if detected early enough. This article discusses the different types of skin cancer, […]

Skin cancer is becoming more and more prevalent among Americans. According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer in the United States, accounting for approximately 5.4 million cases each year. The incidence of skin cancer has been on the rise for several decades, likely due to […]

The Dangers of a Base Tan: A Dermatologist’s Perspective As dermatologists, we cannot stress enough the importance of protecting our skin from harmful UV rays. Whether from the sun or a tanning bed, tanning can have severe consequences for your skin’s health. In this blog post, we’ll be answering some commonly asked questions about tanning […]

Dr. Amara Sayed May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and at Vitalogy Skincare, we are passionate about preventing, diagnosing, and treating skin cancer. Why is awareness of skin cancer so important? According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. That alone should bring this topic […]

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time to elevate attention about America’s most common cancer. Matthew Smetanick, D.O., sits down with us to talk about the cancer that will affect one in five Americans by the age of 70. Q: What is skin cancer?   A:  Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of cells from the […]

She pursued medicine as a career because she felt that’s where she could do the greatest good. As Vitalogy Skincare’s newest Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon and Board-Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Hanson regularly performs Mohs Surgery to help her patients overcome skin cancer.

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Many people wonder if different cancers are connected to each other or if having cancer of one type makes you more likely to have another type. A 2018 study found some connections do indeed exist between different types of cancers. According to BreastCancer.org, “People who are diagnosed with a higher-than-average number of basal cell carcinomas, […]