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Five Easy Ways to Protect Your Skin from Skin Cancer

The Skin Cancer Foundation gives some sobering statistics about the incidence of skin cancer in the United States. Skin Cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. and one in five Americans are predicted to develop skin cancer in their lifetime. While most cancers can be successfully treated in the early stages, many people still die... Read more Chevron

posted 08/16/2010, comments (0)|

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I am a mom to a son who has chronic skin allergies and eczema

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Could you be “Tanorexic”?

In a July 12th issue of InTouch Weekly there was a special report entitled “Addicted to Tanning” where images of orange toned celebrities graced the magazine pages. Extremely tanned examples from Hollywood included the likes of Donatella Versace, George Hamilton, and Paris Hilton. Reality star from the Jersey Shore,... Read more Chevron

posted 07/31/2010, comments (0)|

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Study Shows Dermatologists Detect Most Skin Cancers

We have been saying all along on Skin Cancer Connection that getting an annual skin exam performed by a dermatologist is a very essential step towards detecting skin cancer. Now there is a study to prove it. According to a 2009 study published in The Archives of Dermatology over 56% of melanoma skin cancers are not found by patients but are... Read more Chevron

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Depression and Skin Cancer

Patients who are diagnosed with skin cancer may go through an array of emotional reactions including disbelief, anxiety and sadness. You may worry about the severity of your condition, if you will need surgery or other invasive treatments, and whether or not you will be disfigured by your skin cancer. You may have concerns about your... Read more Chevron

posted 07/13/2010, comments (3)|

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I am a published writer who suffers from depression and MS

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Skin Cancer Treatment Options for Melanoma

If you are a patient who has been diagnosed with melanoma the shock and fright of hearing that word can cause you to block everything else out. The fear is understandable as melanoma is considered to be the most deadly form of skin cancer. The National Cancer Institute estimates that in 2009 there were approximately 8,650 deaths caused by... Read more Chevron

posted 06/29/2010, comments (0)|

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