A small blister, cut or sore on your foot may not seem like something to worry about. But for someone living with diabetes, especially considering the prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers in U.S., a seemingly minor foot wound can sometimes become much more difficult to...
Radiation therapy can be an important and lifesaving part of cancer treatment. But for some cancer survivors, changes to healthy tissue in the treatment area can develop long after radiation therapy has ended. Sometimes months or even years later, previously treated...
If your doctor or wound care provider has recommended Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), you probably have questions. What does it feel like? How long will I be inside the chamber? Can I watch TV? Will I feel claustrophobic? And perhaps most importantly… what exactly...
Mohs surgery is widely used to remove certain types of skin cancer while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. Once the cancerous tissue has been removed, however, there is still another important part of the process ahead: healing the surgical wound....
Most cuts, scrapes, and surgical incisions heal on their own with proper care. But when a wound lingers for weeks without getting better—or starts getting worse—it can be frustrating and even concerning. If you’ve found yourself searching “Why won’t...
