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Sue Chung

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posted 04/26/2007, comments (0)

Free Skin Cancer Screening in May, Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask Sue a question, send an email to feedback@skincancerconnection.com or leave a comment below.Reader's Question: I want to get a skin cancer screening this spring just to make sure everything's OK. Is... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/29/2007, comments (2)

Bob Marley Died of Metastatic Melanoma at Age 36: Skin Cancer Tips

As the warmer spring and summer months approach, it's tempting to make plans for long weekends at the beach or days lying on a picnic blanket in the park. Especially since sunlight has proven benefits on mood, says Dr. Kishwer Nehal, a director of dermatologic surgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. However,... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/19/2007, comments (49)

Efudex, Aldara and Other Skin Cancer Topical Chemo Creams

Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about the two topical therapies used to treat certain pre-cancerous lesions and early superficial skin cancers. The two creams are 5-fluorouracil (trade names efudex and carac) and imiquimod (trade name aldara). First, let's talk about these creams and then we will talk about how they are... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/01/2007, comments (6)

Here we go again!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will embark on my 4th SCC Mohs Treatment on 3/3/07. At least this time it is not on my face, the arm and my fifth to be removed on 3/17/07 from shoulder. The first three surgerys were on my face. It seems everytime I have this surgery I am the youngest one in the room and Im 46. Most of the elderly men Ive encountered in the waiting room swear... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/15/2007, comments (0)

Acne vs. Skin Cancer

My son has acne, and his dermatologist says the best way to treat it beyond medication is lots of sunlight. I fear we may be trading one health problem for another....?

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