| Knowledge is a patient's most powerful tool to guide one's approach and response to current and future treatments. This Web site provides, IN PLAIN ENGLISH, a full spectrum of information about skin cancers, growths and treatments. It is currently one of the world's largest collective bodies of information targeting these issues intended for use by the general public. A 100-word "floating" glossary, numerous tables, photos and figures are presented to bridge the gap between complexity and simplicity. The major chapters have been reviewed by some of the world's most prominent and respected doctors from major medical institutions. |
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Chapter & Section Listing and Alphabetical
Listing
Chapter & Section Listing
Chapter 1
Introduction - Skin Basics - Glossary
Dedication
Anti-Piracy Information
Skin Cancer Gray Areas
Skin Basics
Skin Types
Benign Common
Growths
Chapter 2
Precancers & Biopsy
Precancers
Treatment of Precancers
Liquid Nitrogen Treatment for Precancers
and Thin Growths
Predicting Skin Cancer Behavior
The All-Important Skin Biopsy
Chapter 3
Cancers - Basal-cell Cancer, Squamous-cell Cancer & Keratoacanthoma
Formation
& Causes of Skin Cancer
Signs of Skin Cancer, The Classics…
The "Big Three" of Skin Cancer
Basal-cell Carcinoma/Cancer
President Reagan's Skin Cancer
Squamous-cell Carcinoma/Cancer
Keratoacanthoma
Bowen's Disease
Cancer Studies - What to Make of Them
Skin Metastasis of Internal Cancer
Chapter 4
Cancer Removal Methods and Current Skin Cancer Treatments
Treatments
for Skin Cancer
Removal Methods for BCC and SCC
Closing a Defect After Skin Cancer Surgery
Mohs Surgery/What You Should Know About
Mohs Surgery
Mohs Surgery - Is It Cost Effective?
Mohs Surgery Day - Preparations
Mohs Surgical Wounds: Management or Closure
Obtaining True Mohs Surgery
General Skin-Wound Care
Smoking and Skin Cancer Repair
Chapter 5
Lasers, Stitches and the Future of Treatments
The
Future: New Treatments
Scalpel vs. Laser
Stitching
Stitches vs. Glue
Laser
Chapter 6
Moles, Melanoma and Pigmented Spots
Moles or Nevi
Atypical Moles = Dysplastic Nevus
The Mole Biopsy and Removal; Cosmetic
Considerations
Warning Signs of Malignant Melanoma
Melanoma
Age Spots and Lentigos
Chapter 7
Sunscreens, Sunprotection & Tanning
Sun Protection
Sunscreens
Artificial Tanning
Chapter 8
Staying ahead of Costs and Insurance
Skin
Cancer Treatment Costs and Hidden Factors
Insurance Companies and Skin
Cancer
Tricks Insurance Companies Play on Doctors
HMO's and Skin Cancer
Dealing with Insurance Companies Over
Skin Cancer
Chapter 9
What Doctors Should Tell You
Doctor
and Patient Examination
Just How Much Surgery is Necessary?
What Many Doctors May Not Tell You
False Treatments
Recognizing Mistakes/Avoiding Problems (Coming Soon)
Chapter 10
Author's Pearls for Patients
Quarterly Updates
Addenda/Errata
Dr. Weber's Pearls for Patients
Chapter 11
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Office Surgery & Cosmetic Surgery as They
Relate To Skin Cancer
Office
Surgery
Scars and Treatment Marks
Photos of Treatment Results You Should Expect
Cosmetic Eyelid Cancer Repair - Oculoplastic
Surgery
Plastic Surgeons and Plastic Surgery
Selecting Your Skin Cancer Doctor
About The Author
Dr. Weber's
Credentials
Expert Witness Services
Contacting Dr. Weber
The World's Leading Skin Cancer Specialists
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Glossary
Disclaimer
Alphabetical Topic List