Posts by Simon Madorsky, MD
Reconstructive surgery with an eye for the best aesthetic outcome
It is one thing to accept that you have skin cancer, but it is especially emotional when it is on your face. “How will it change my appearance?” and “Will I have a scar when treatment is done?” are common concerns. Dr. Simon Madorsy, with the support of the SCARS Foundation, has just produced a…
Read More“I’m balancing my life with better care of me. I need to be around for him.”
Skin cancer isn’t new to this active mother of a seven year old boy. She had her first diagnosis at age 19, followed by three Mohs surgeries to treat basal cell carcinomas. The most dramatic was surgery on her lip, requiring multiple reconstructions performed by Dr. Simon Madorsky. She hoped that this chapter was behind…
Read MoreWith a Skin Cancer diagnosis, a recording engineer was told he could lose his hearing
A Los Angeles-based music industry professional came to the SCARS Center desperate to preserve his ability to hear. He had been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma in his ear canal three years earlier, but deferred treatment for professional reasons. Over time, his hearing began to diminish due to the cancerous mass obstructing his ear canal.…
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