You Have Skin Cancer, I Can Smell It

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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 Melanoma Rates Jump 50% for Young Women

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 Does Sun Exposure Cause Melanoma?

Eight Steps for a Self Skin Check

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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 Eight Steps for a Self Skin Check

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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