May is Skin Cancer Awareness month. Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Timothy Jochen talks with CBS Morning Show Anchor Jenifer Daniels about the important of skin exams. He explains the ABCDEs of Melanoma and what warning signs to look for in spots on your skin.
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We Specialize in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. Dr Jochen uses the punch biopsy method to remove the suspected cells and send them to a lab for testing.
Be sure to bookmark or print this important list and take it with you when you plan to spend and extended time outdoors. It could save your life!
Dr Jochen recently took the certification exam to become subspecialty certified in micrographic dermatologic surgery from the American Board of Dermatology.
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