(SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE) – As the weather starts to gets nicer and people spend more
time outdoors, CNOS Dermatology reminds you to stay safe with your skin exposure.
“When outdoor activities begin, it’s a good idea to slip on clothes to cover from the sun,
slop on sun screen, slap on a hat for protection, and seek shade and slide on
sunglasses,” said Dr. Kuwahara, Dermatologist at CNOS.
Anyone can develop skin cancer, but certain factors increase your risk. Things like
excessive sun, having fair skin, a history of sunburns, having a lot of moles, a family
history of skin cancer, radiation exposure, or a weak immune system all can increase
your risk. That’s why keeping regular checkups is so important.
“CNOS will review your medical history and complete a thorough skin evaluation,” said
Kuwahara. “We will remove any suspicious-looking tissue and send it to a lab for analysis
to determine if you have skin cancer.”
In the event skin cancer is diagnosed, your doctor creates a personalized treatment plan
that may include freezing, chemotherapy or lasers, depending on the severity. Your
doctor might suggest more than one skin cancer treatment to ensure all the cancer is
removed.
Don’t let easily treatable skin cancer progress to the point it becomes serious or even
deadly. Schedule a skin exam today.
For questions or further information, please contact Sarah Rol. 605-217-2608
sarah.rol@cnos.net