Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 11:30 am CDT
Skin cancer remains the most common form of cancer in the United States today. Thankfully, when melanoma is detected before spreading to the lymph nodes, the five year survival rate is 98 percent. In addition, squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas, the most common forms of this cancer, are also highly curable when caught early. For this reason, individuals should schedule regular visits with an Atlanta dermatologist to have their skin checked for pre-cancerous or cancerous changes.
Source: Steele Dermatology