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Reader's Question: I want to get a skin cancer screening this spring just to make sure everything's OK. Is there an easy way to find one that's free in my area?
Sue's Response: May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. At this point, there's nothing we can do about the...
Each month on Health Central’s Skin Cancer site, we select a member question or topic to explore with our consulting dermatologist, Dr.... Read more »
A couple of years ago, I was injecting the spider veins on the legs of my patient, Hannah*, when I noticed a dark, irregular mole on her... Read more »
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. and represents the second leading cause of cancer deaths. Each year, 50,000... Read more »
The American Academy of Dermatology has designated May as Melanoma/ Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. According to the Centers... Read more »
National organizations such as the Skin Cancer Foundation and the American Academy of Dermatology have designated this month to promote... Read more »
According to new research, not enough older and middle-aged white Americans are being screened for skin cancer, particularly if they did not finish... Read more »
Minorities often believe their skin pigment protects them from the sun, but experts say skin cancer is actually "color blind," and the rates of this... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Breast Examination by a Health Professional. Women ages 20 - 49 should have a physical examination by a health professional every 1 - 2 years. Those... Read more »
Source: National Cancer Institute
Colorectal Cancer Screening Key Points • • • Colorectal cancer is a disease in which cells in the colon or rectum become abnormal and divide... Read more »
Scientists have found that differences in levels of certain genetic markers may help doctors distinguish between common moles and melanoma. Even... Read more »
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