Northern Maine Skin Cancer Center

10/21/2026

💙 Happy Medical Assistants Recognition Week! 💙

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible Medical Assistants who are such an important part of our team at Northern Maine Skin Cancer Center!

Their compassion, dedication, attention to detail, and hard work help us provide the exceptional care our patients deserve every day.

We truly couldn’t do what we do without them!

Please join us in thanking our amazing Medical Assistants for all they do! 💙👏

10/06/2026

Happy Physician Assistant Day to two very special members of our team, Sadie Austin, PA-C, and Alana Silverman, PA-C! 💙

Today is an extra special day at Northern Maine Skin Cancer Center, as we also welcome Alana on her very first day with us!

We are incredibly grateful for the kindness, compassion, and expertise that both Sadie and Alana bring to our patients. We are proud to have them as part of the Northern Maine Skin Cancer Center team.

Please join us in celebrating Sadie and Alana today — and in giving Alana a warm welcome!

Happy Physician Assistant Day! 🎉

10/05/2026

🎉 We’re excited to welcome Alana Silverman, PA-C to Northern Maine Skin Cancer Center!

Although tomorrow is Alana’s first day with us, she brings years of dermatology experience and a strong background in caring for patients with skin concerns.

Alana will be seeing patients Tuesday through Friday and will be providing skin cancer surveillance, evaluations, and minor surgical procedures. She is now accepting new patients.

We’re thrilled to have her as part of our team and look forward to introducing her to our patients and community!

📞 Call our office to schedule an appointment with Alana.
207-802-0853

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Northern Maine Skin Cancer Center! 🇺🇸

Today we recognize the hard work and dedication of people across our communities.

Our office is closed in observance of Labor Day, and we’ll resume normal business hours on Tuesday.
We hope you have a safe, relaxing holiday with family and friends.

08/06/2026

Patients and community members -
Proposed 2027 CMS changes could make it harder for dermatology practices to provide timely care to Medicare patients. This may lead to longer wait times and reduced access to important services such as skin cancer screenings, biopsies, surgery, and treatment of skin cancer.

Please use the link in this post to contact Congress and ask them to protect access to dermatologic care. Your voice can make a difference.

Proposed Medicare changes could jeopardize patient access to specialized skin care in our community. If enacted, these federal proposals could force local dermatology practices to limit Medicare capacity, potentially leading to longer wait times for...

07/13/2026

Mohs Surgery Monday!

This patient underwent Mohs surgery to remove skin cancer from the nose. Mohs surgery examines the tissue layer by layer during the procedure, allowing the surgeon to confirm that the cancer has been fully removed while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible.

The before-and-after photos show the surgical site before, during and after suturing, one week post-op and one year post-op.

Photos shared with patient permission.

07/07/2026

Northern Maine Skin Cancer Center has a very exciting announcement...

🎉 Join us in welcoming Alana Silverman, PA-C to our team!

A central Maine native, avid equestrian, and exceptional dermatology provider, Alana is passionate about helping patients with skin cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment, while providing compassionate, personalized dermatologic care.

We're thrilled to have her as part of our team and are excited to share that she will be accepting new patients beginning in October!

Please join us in giving Alana a warm welcome! 👏

07/06/2026

Mohs Surgery Monday 👂✨

A basal cell carcinoma on the ear, treated with Mohs surgery — shown here at the 3-month follow-up.

The ears receive years of cumulative sun exposure and are a common location for skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma. Reconstructing this area requires careful planning to preserve the ear’s natural shape and maintain a smooth, normal rim.

At Northern Maine Skin Cancer Center, we work with each patient to choose the treatment that best fits their diagnosis, needs, and personal goals.

Photos shared with patient permission.

07/03/2026

🌞 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 Northern Maine Skin Cancer Center will be closed on the 4th of July as we join in celebrating the spirit of freedom and unity. As you enjoy the festivities, remember to protect yourself from the sun with sunscreen, hats, and shade. Have a safe and joyful holiday! 🎆

06/29/2026

**Mohs Surgery Monday**

This patient’s photos show the journey of a skin cancer on the ear — from the time of diagnosis, to the day of Mohs surgery, to the healing result at **less than 6 weeks post-op**.

The ear can be a challenging area to treat because of its shape, thin skin, cartilage, and cosmetic importance. Mohs surgery allows us to carefully remove the skin cancer while checking the tissue under the microscope the same day, helping preserve as much healthy tissue as possible.

These photos are a great reminder that early post-operative healing can already show significant improvement, while scars continue to soften and mature over several months.

Every case is different, but our goal is always complete cancer removal with the best possible functional and cosmetic outcome.

Photos shared with patient permission.