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SKIN CANCER
Skin Cancer Symptoms
Knowing the signs and symptoms of skin cancer – actinic keratosis, melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma – can prevent illness and death.
Category,
SKIN CANCER
Tanning Addiction Is Real
Sunbathing for hours or using an indoor tanning bed to get a healthy glow isn’t healthy at all – it can be a sign of addiction and cause skin cancer, too.
Category,
SKIN CANCER
Skin Cancer Causes
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light is one of the most common causes of skin cancer, and it can lead to a deadly form of skin cancer known as melanoma.
Why Tanning Beds Are Bad for You
Although tanning beds give you a golden glow, they also give you something else — wrinkles and possibly skin cancer.
Skin Cancer Treatment
Healing depends on the kind of skin cancer you have and how advanced it is; the good news is skin cancer treatments are highly successful and not too invasive.
Types of Skin Cancer
Run to the doctor if you see a mole growing or changing shape.
The New Skin Cancer Warning for Veterans
Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan have an increased risk for skin cancer.
Wives Can Spot Melanoma Symptoms
Men over 50 have an increased risk of melanoma, a potentially deadly skin cancer. Wives can help save their husbands by learning to spot signs of skin cancer.
Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma Symptoms
See your doctor if you have any squamous cell skin carcinoma symptoms. While this skin cancer doesn’t often spread, it can — so don’t ignore symptoms.