Skin cancer clinic monitors people at increased risk of melanoma due to hereditary gene mutations
Source: MUSC , September 2024
A dedicated Dermatology clinic for people with genetic mutations that can lead to skin cancer is now seeing patients in Charleston in partnership with the Hollings Hereditary Cancer Clinic.
MUSC Health dermatologist Graciela De Jesus, M.D., sees patients referred to her from the Hereditary Cancer Clinic, providing them with regular skin checks and education about steps they can take to reduce their already heightened risk of skin cancer, particularly melanoma.
“I love it,” she said. “It makes me excited to feel like I’m giving back a little bit and helping these people. I love my patients, and I love being able to reassure them and tell them what they should be looking for – because it causes anxiety to know that you are at an increased risk of any kind of cancer.”