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posted 07/22/2008, comments (0)

Melanoma Rates Increasing in Young Women

A new study hot off the presses reveals that the rate of skin melanoma cases is on the rise among young women. In fact, it jumped 50% from 1973 to 2004 in young women but not in young men. So why the disparity?? Well for one the study suspects (and so do I) that tanning salons may be one reason. Vanity and the desire to be... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/22/2008, comment (1)

Be Aware of the "B" in UVB Rays

When it comes to skin cancer - it's the UVB rays we need to be aware of. According to recent research, our bodies are less capable of repairing the damage that UVB rays cause. When researchers exposed cells to UVA and UVB rays, though both caused damage - the UVB rays were implicated as being far more irreversibly... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/18/2008, comments (2)

Atypical cells?

I just had Mohs on my cheek - pathologist stated there were still atypical cells. Doctor gave me choice of flap/skin graft or sewing up and using topical cream after it heals. I chose letting him close the wound - did I do the right thing?

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posted 01/22/2008, comments (4)

Malignant Melanoma Skin Cancer

I was diagnosed with Malignant Melanoma in 1989. I was admitted into the Melanoma clinic at the University of Pennsylvania for 10 years. I still get checked on a regular basis. I hear so many stories on this quick attacking cancer. I feel that if people were more educated on this skin cancer people would be aware of their... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/12/2007, comment (1)

I need advice and feedback on ALDARA

Hello, My fiance has been diagnosed with 5 Malignant Basal Cell Carcinomas and one Melanoma spot. He has been told to use Aldara, but I have read so many negative side affects that the pharm topical drug has. I have read many articles as well that says it is used for pre-cancerous cells. I am confused. What is this drug best... Read more Chevron

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