How often should I have my skin checked?

By Emily Friday, February 09, 2007

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I have extremely fair skin - and therefore a high risk of developing melanoma. how often should i have my skin examined? I've heard once a year, but I've also heard you should get a skin exam at the end of each summer. Does anyone have advice?

First Lady Laura Bush had a skin cancer tumor removed

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