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Sunscreens

Sunscreens

on April 27, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma

Detailed information on the effects of ultraviolet light and the increased risk of skin cancer, including the use of sunscreen as one skin cancer prevention method

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melanoma

on April 27, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about melanoma. Q: What is the skin? A: The skin is the body’s biggest organ. It keeps water and other fluids in the body. And it keeps out germs and other foreign substances. The skin has these three layers. Epidermis is the top layer. It is very thin and protects [...]

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Melanoma Treatment Introduction

Melanoma Treatment Introduction

on April 27, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma

A number of treatments are available for melanoma, including surgery, chemotherapy, and biological therapy. Patients will want to consider both the benefits and possible side effects of each option, and will want to discuss any other concerns they have with their doctor before making a decision.

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Keeping Your Skin Safe

Keeping Your Skin Safe

on April 21, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma

The Dangers of Too Much Sun Some sun can be good for you. It provides your body with vitamin D. But too much can cause damage. The sun emits ultraviolet (UV) rays, which penetrate your skin. Sunburn results when exposure is more than your body’s protective pigment, called melanin, can handle. UVB rays are the [...]

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How to Do a Skin Self Exam

How to Do a Skin Self Exam

on April 21, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma

If you are at high risk for melanoma or other skin cancers, your healthcare provider may recommend regular skin self-examinations. Even if you are not at high risk, ask your doctor or nurse to show you how to do the exam. The best time to do a skin self-exam is after a shower or bath. [...]

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Can I Get Checked for Melanoma Before I Have Symptoms?

Can I Get Checked for Melanoma Before I Have Symptoms?

on April 21, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma

Screening means checking for disease in people who don’t have any symptoms. Not every type of cancer has guidelines for recommendation of screening–melanoma does. You have a better chance of surviving melanoma if doctors diagnose and treat it early. “Early” means finding the melanoma when it is thin. A melanoma that is thick (penetrating deeper [...]

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