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            UV Safety Awareness Month: Staying Safe in the...

            July 19, 2022
            As we spend time in the sun, it's critical that we remain vigilant against invisible rays that can contribute to cancer.

            tags: skin , skin cancer , sun , uv , uv safety

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            Full body skin exam: What to expect

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            Starting at age 20, in addition to performing regular full-body skin self-exams, you should have skin exams by your doctor.

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            What to look for & where to look for skin cancer

            April 12, 2022
            When it comes to skin cancer, it's all about paying attention to what looks different than other spots on your skin.

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            Skin cancer types and screening recommendations

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            Spring, with all of its outdoor activities, is a great time to learn more about this all-too-common and often preventable form of cancer.

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            July 24, 2018
            Applying sunscreen when you go to the beach or the pool may seem like second nature, but according to the American Cancer Society, new cases ...

            tags: basal cell carcinoma , cancer , dermatology , melanoma , skin , skin cancer , squamous cell carcinoma

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            The Latest on Skin Cancer

            July 17, 2018
            The rates of dangerous skin cancers like melanoma have more than tripled since the 1970s, according to the National Cancer Institute. We spoke...

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