Skin Cancer - People That Are Interested In Skin Cancer

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posted 02/13/2007, comments (0)

Musings on Skin Cancer for Runners

The news article Marathoners Run a Greater Risk for Skin Cancer reports serious worries for those of us who run every day and largely run outside. At first glance, the advice sounds straightforward -- run when the sun is less intense, wear gear that offers greater protection, use sunblock. But for me, at least, it turns out to be a tall... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/09/2007, comments (0)

Scarred / Scared

This goes back quite a bit, but I'm wondering what everyone else's experience has been with this...Almost ten years ago I went to a dermatologist because my parents were concerned about my, as they put it, "beauty marks." I wasn't concerned because I was a teenager, and totally invincible. The dermatologist was somewhat concerned,... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/09/2007, comments (4)

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 more Chevron

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