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Tag Archives: Melanoma and Skin Cancer
Melanoma Rates Jump 50% for Young Women
All types of skin cancer are on the rise in women.
Particularly concerning is new data from the National Cancer Institute which shows that from 1980 to 2004 melanoma rates rose 50% for young women. Continue reading
Does Sun Exposure Cause Melanoma?
Sun causes melanoma skin cancer. Sun protects you against melanoma skin cancer. Which is correct? Read on to find out. Continue reading
Eight Steps for a Self Skin Check
Jennifer Garner has teamed up with Neutrogena® and Self® magazine to encourage women to examine their skin once a month. It’s a great campaign — if you find a melanoma, a simple skin check could save your life. Continue reading
Bigger Moles are Not Better
The ABCDE method to screen for melanoma simply means that a mole that meets any of these criteria should be examined by a physician:
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