Associate Professor of Dermatology
Director of the Dermatology Clinical and Outcomes Research Unit
Emory University
Staff Physician
Atlanta VAMC
Dr. Chen is a clinician/researcher interested in skin cancer prevention and treatment. In this interview she talks with us about biopsies used to detect and diagnose skin cancer. She also discusses skin self-exams and skin cancer prevention.
Interview Questions
About Dr. Chen
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6sec
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What is a biopsy and for what is it used?
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1min
0sec
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What are the different types of biopsies?
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1min
12sec
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What are the different techniques for performing a biopsy?
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2min
51sec
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Is a biopsy diagnostic or therapeutic?
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31sec
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Why does a patient need a biopsy?
(Time:
42sec
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How do you decide which biopsy to use?
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2min
31sec
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Is a sedative used for a biopsy?
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20sec
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What are the short and long-term side effects of a biopsy?
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58sec
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Is a biopsy painful?
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29sec
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How should one prepare for a biopsy?
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52sec
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What is the post-operational care like for a biopsy?
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45sec
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What are the limitations of a biopsy?
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1min
28sec
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How accurate is a biopsy?
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25sec
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What is total body photography?
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1min
59sec
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What is a dermascope/dermatoscope?
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1min
56sec
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Other than a biopsy, what is the best detection method?
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1min
14sec
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What is a safety margin?
(Time:
39sec
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What can a doctor or patient learn from a biopsy?
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44sec
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When should you visit a dermatologist?
(Time:
55sec
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What is a self-skin examination?
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1min
2sec
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How do you perform a self-skin examination?
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41sec
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What body parts are likely to develop skin cancer?
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1min
32sec
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What should a person look for in a self exam? (ABCDE)
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1min
48sec
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What happens if a biopsy tests positive for cancer?
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1min
46sec
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What can a person do to prevent skin cancer?
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3min
52sec
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Does skin color affect skin cancer susceptibility?
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50sec
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Why do you think tanning beds are still popular?
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1min
43sec
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What are some benefits and myths of sun screen?
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2min
3sec
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