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Melanoma is an aggressive type of skin cancer. The tumor arises in pigmented cells in the skin called melanocytes. For reasons that we do not fully understand, these cells become cancerous. Sun exposure is thought to have a causative role. Despite ongoing public education, the incidence of melanoma continues to increase rapidly. Melanoma usually forms…

A pilonidal cyst is an abnormal pocket in the skin that usually contains hair and skin debris. A pilonidal cyst is almost always located near the tailbone at the top of the cleft of the buttocks. These cysts typically occur when hair punctures the skin and then becomes embedded. If a pilonidal cyst becomes infected,…

Physically Removing Cancer Cancer surgery — an operation to repair or remove part of your body to diagnose or treat cancer, remains the foundation of cancer treatment. Dr. Simon may use cancer surgery to achieve any number of goals, from diagnosing and treating your cancer to relieving the symptoms it causes. Cancer surgery may be…