The Bright Field

Senior Editor · Editorial staff

Boris Achampong

Leads the publication's coverage of Mohs micrographic surgery and edits every story for accuracy and plain English.

6 stories by Boris Achampong

A gloved surgeon examining a stained tissue section under a lab microscope in dim green lightAdvances

Why is Mohs the gold standard for basal cell carcinoma?

Basal cell carcinoma is common and curable, and Mohs cures it most reliably.

· 6 min · Boris Achampong

A dermatologic surgeon in scrubs reviewing microscope slides at a lab bench in dim lightField Notes

Finding an experienced Mohs surgeon

Training, volume, and self-read slides distinguish the best.

· 5 min · Boris Achampong

A quiet clinic waiting area with a comfortable chair, water, and a book under a soft lampField Notes

How to prepare for your Mohs procedure

Practical steps that make the day smoother and the healing better.

· 5 min · Boris Achampong

A surgeon and patient in conversation in a calm dermatology consultation roomField Notes

What the 99% Mohs cure rate really means

The number is real, here is the context behind it.

· 5 min · Boris Achampong

Immunostained tissue slides arranged on a tray in a dark histology labAdvances

Mohs and melanoma: an evolving role

Traditionally a tool for common cancers, Mohs is increasingly used for certain melanomas.

· 7 min · Boris Achampong

A pathologist studying stained tissue sections on glass slides under a lab microscopeField Notes

Aggressive skin cancer subtypes and why Mohs matters

Some basal and squamous cell cancers behave worse than others.

· 5 min · Boris Achampong

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