5 year Survival statistics for diagnosis stage:
99% Localized: no sign cancer has spread beyond the skin
66% Regional: cancer has spread to nearby structures or lymph nodes
27% Distant: cancer has spread to distant parts of the body
Mosi-oa-Tunya "The Smoke That Thunders" is a waterfall on the Zambezi River in Southern Africa on the border between Zambia & Zimbabwe.
Scottish missionary & explorer David Livingstone was the first European to see the Mosi-oa-Tunya on 16 Nov 1855. He renamed it Victoria falls.
After a recent skin cancer diagnosis, Rachel Maddow reminds viewers that skin cancer is highly treatable when caught early. Check your skin regularly and see a board-certified dermatologist if you notice anything new, changing, itching or bleeding. https://t.co/A4A7Mv1QxM
Save the Date!!! So excited to be hosting our 1st open house of 2021 on June 12th. Raffle and door prizes to be won! If you are new or curious about cosmetic procedures whatsapp is on 0786101767 and get your spot!
I am very humbled and honored to be chosen to take on the leadership of this nascent and growing organization. I thank our founding chair @drmvere for her stellar pioneering leadership of ZWDA. I look forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead!
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and introduce the incoming ZWDA executive committee for the 2021-2023 term. 👏🏾🎉👏🏾
#womeninleadership#WomenInMedicine
When caught early, #skincancer is highly treatable. It is recommended that you examine your skin head-to-toe every month. Though it may seem tedious, self exams could possibly save your life! Check out this #graphic from @AADskin to know what to look for #dermatology#dermtwitter
Classic superficial spreading melanoma. Pt told me a different clinician a few weeks prior had said “not to worry about it.”
Folks, worry about something that looks like this.
#HarkerDermPearls
Did you know that exercise can cause #psoriasis to flare? Follow these tips to create a post-workout routine that will help prevent discomfort. https://t.co/jBcUajfIPa
Your skin is a big deal – literally. It’s the largest organ in the body and one of the most complicated. Make sure you see a dermatologist the medical expert to diagnose, treat and maintain healthy skin, hair and nails!
This is a very concerning development. In Zimbabwe due to our proximity to SA this affects us too! We need to remain vigilant in our Covid19 avoidance protocols. Mask 😷 up, wash 🧼 hands and social distance!
STUNNING—South African’s CDC has made a sobering declaration:
“We now know that mutations (K417N & E484K) have allowed #SARSCoV2 to become resistant to antibody neutralization.”
“Blood samples from *1/2 tested showed all neutralizing activity* was lost.”
https://t.co/tknhjPtagL
Did you know that smoking contributes to premature skin aging? It can also worsen some skin conditions such as psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa. Make this the year you quit for good. Your skin will thank you.