May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Skin cancers are the most common types of cancer. UV radiation from sunlight and tanning beds increases the risk of skin cancers. In this talk, we will discuss the different types of the most common skin cancers, risk factors, prevention, treatment options, and general skin health. We will also look at various skin lesions and discuss when to see a doctor.
Dr. Tang will be speaking on Skin Cancer Awareness at the upcoming HNC Support Meeting on May 2nd at 10am PT.
Liyang Tang, MD, is an otolaryngologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in head and neck cancer surgery, including microvascular reconstruction, thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Dr. Tang is fellowship trained in head and neck oncologic and endocrine surgery. She earned her medical degree at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. During her residency at Los Angeles General, formerly known as Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center, she served as chief resident and received honors for her teaching.
Her research interests primarily focus on managing thyroid cancers that have spread to the lymph nodes in the neck and improving outcomes after thyroid and complex reconstructive surgeries. Away from work, Dr. Tang enjoys reading, drawing, and rock climbing.
