Duke University Medical Center is recognized nationally for the research and treatment of complex skin disorders, including skin cancer. Use these guides to expand your patient experience.

• Types of Skin Cancer
  Skin cancer is not one problem but a collection of separate diseases. There are three common forms of skin cancer.
• Skin Cancer Causes and Prevention
  A number of factors, such as genetic predispositions and exposures to environmental agents, play a role in causing skin cancer.
• Skin Cancer Stages
  Skin cancer is divided into stages according to how big the cancer is, how far it has spread, and other factors.
• Skin Cancer Symptoms
  Any change in the skin that appears abnormal can be a sign of skin cancer.
• What Is Mohs Surgery?
  The Mohs technique combines surgical removal of the skin cancer with immediate microscopic examination of the removed tissue in order to identify any residual cancerous tissue.
• What Does Mohs Surgery Involve?
  Mohs surgery is typically a relatively minor surgical procedure performed on an outpatient basis in the office.
• Mohs Pre-Surgical Checklist
  Prepare for Mohs surgery with this helpful checklist.
• What to Expect After Mohs Surgery
  Learn what to expect after Mohs surgery to remove skin cancer.
• How to Care for Your Wound After Mohs Surgery
  After Mohs surgery there will be a defect or open wound in the area that the skin cancer occupied. Use this guide to learn how to care for your wound.