Follow Dr. James Goydos' Writing On Melanoma, Healthcare Tech, and More!

 “Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting humans and is one of the most preventable types of cancer through education and public awareness.” — James Goydos, M.D., F.A.C.S.

With this statistic in mind, being mindful of healthy skincare practices one can incorporate to help reduce their risk of developing skin cancer is essential. There are many factors which can influence one's predisposition to developing any ailments, and cancer is no exception. While genetics can play an important role in pathogenesis, genes are rarely deterministic. Barring monogenic disorders which are caused by a variant in a single gene (rather than a combination of genetic factors), such as cystic fibrosis, Fragile X Syndrome, or sickle cell anemia, health outcomes are a combination of both genetic and environmental factors. Put simply, most health outcomes are more simple than genetics alone. There are lifestyle and environmental factors which can help mitigate one's risks. 

For example, if one has a genetic predisposition to developing melanoma, one may consider getting more frequent skin cancer examinations from a medical professional. While a minimum of a yearly check-up is recommended for everyone, persons with a family history or genes which increase the risk of skin cancers are often recommended to seek more frequent skin checks. Regardless of one's baseline risk, however, every individual should also consider doing regular self-skin checks at least once a month. Anyone can develop skin cancer, regardless of age, race, sex, or genetic background. Skin cancer doesn't discriminate. Learning how to incorporate healthy practices into your routine to lower your risk of developing skin cancer, and to catch potentially problematic skin lesions early, can make a world of difference.

To learn more about skin cancer, follow Dr. James Goydos on YouTube where he regularly shares tips on how to spot melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and measures one can take to practice safe skin. Check out Dr. James Goydos' channel intro here! 

You can learn more about Dr. James Goydos, his experience in cancer research with Rutgers, and get to know more about his unique perspectives on the healthcare industry on the various writing platforms where he regularly shares content pertaining to melanoma awareness, healthy skincare practices, innovative healthcare technology, and other topics.

Dr. James Goydos - writing on skin cancer, health tech, and more on Medium:

Here you'll find writing on skin cancer prevention, innovative approaches to melanoma detection, and opinion and lifestyle pieces pertaining to Dr. James Goydos' hobbies, including woodworking.

 Thrive Global

On Thrive Global, Dr. James Goydos writes about health and wellness in the healthcare industry, including shining a light on physician burnout, white coat syndrome, and the importance of skin care as self care. 

Good Men Project

On The Good Men Project, Dr. James Goydos provides writes about his hobbies in woodworking, the similarity of the craft to the finesse required in surgery, as well as topics pertaining to his practice in the medical industry. 

Google Scholar

Google Scholar is one of many repositories where one can find Dr. James Goydos' skin cancer research and publications in peer-reviewed medical journals. Other great places to find his work are Intechopen, Researchgate, Publons, Semantic Scholar, EEWOWW, Loop, and Academia. 

Doximity

Doximity is a social networking site for professionals in the medical field, but is also a place for the public to learn more about Dr. James Goydos' work in melanoma research, his experience as a Professor of Surgery and Chief of Melanoma and Soft Tissue Tumors, and to see his published works in medical journals.  

Newsbreak

Newsbreak is where you will find Dr. James Goydos' writing on timely topics in New Jersey and medical concerns nationwide. Some topics written on this platform to date include coverage on rates of melanoma in New Jersey, mask mandates in New Jersey, and the spread of coronavirus variants in the United States. 

Facebook

On Facebook you will find daily and weekly updates from several of Dr. Goydos' platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, Crunchbase, Quora, Orcid, and Pinterest.