Cindy Petersen received a successful kidney and liver transplant from Nebraska Medicine three years ago. Transplant patients face an over 70% higher skin cancer risk. Cindy has had an estimated 30 skin cancers treated, despite her rural location.
When Douglas Smith learned he had melanoma, he knew it was serious. “I was scared about the next steps,” Douglas says. “But from the first appointment to the last, it was really terrific.”
As an alternative to sun tanning, some people are choosing self-tanner creams and spray tans to get that golden glow. But are these alternatives a safe way to tan?
Nebraska Medicine’s dermatology program includes dermatologists with specialized training in Mohs and reconstructive surgery. However, just as important as the surgery itself, is the surgery aftercare plan.
At 53, Melissa Hays embodies resilience. Her journey with melanoma—a life-changing disease—has been shaped by self-advocacy, determination and the support of a coordinated care team.
Question: Are people with skin of color less likely to get skin cancer than those with fairer skin because they have more melanin? Answer from Vanessa Voss, MD, dermatologist.
Question: Are my freckles a sign my SPF isn’t working? Are they signs of sun damage? I’ve always thought they were just genetic. Answered by board-certified dermatologist Jesse Hirner, MD.
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