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    Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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    posted 05/18/2007, comment (1)

    How Did This Skin Cancer Form?

    "How did this skin cancer form?" is a common question asked.  "Did the bad sunburn 20 years ago cause the skin cancer or was it going to the beach last summer or neither of these?"  Today I want to talk a little bit about how cancer develops so you can understand what is going on "inside" the tumors.   Skin cancer, like other... Read moreChevron
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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 moreChevron
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    posted 03/07/2007, comments (0)

    Sun Protection for Children's Skin

    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. Reader's Question: I've heard that sunscreen may cause skin irritation for children's sensitive skin. It can't be that bad for... Read moreChevron
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    Am I at risk of skin cancer if I go tanning once every two weeks?

    Everyone I know chastises me for visiting a tanning salon from time to time. I know extensive sun exposure is dangerous, but the truth is, I'm a little skeptical about the alleged danger of exposing myself to UV rays only once every two weeks for no more than 12 minutes. I live in a fairly cold climate, so it's not like I'm getting all that much... Read moreChevron
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    posted 11/13/2006, comments (3)

    Debunking Sunscreen Myths

    Hi, today I want to discuss two recent topics related to skin cancer and sun protection that have been discussed in the popular press. The first is the idea that sunscreen is dangerous and causes skin cancer and the second is the benefits of the sun in promoting vitamin D formation for protection from cancer. Critics of sunscreens and sunblocks... Read moreChevron
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