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    Tuesday, October, 13, 2009

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    skin cancer on ridge of nose

    By rebels
    I have just learned that have skin cancer on the part of my nose where the openings to your nose are. the left side. I am scheduled for mohs surgery april 11 and am scheduled with a plastic surgeon immediately after the mohs. I am scared. How serious is this? Read more »
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    BPH and incontinence among other things related?.

    Last Answer: Hi David,   Thanks for your question.  Clearly, the BPH and incontinence might be related. ... Read more »

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    WHAT IS THE SIGN FOR SKIN CANCER?

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    If I used Efudex and I don't have any skin cancer can I used anyway.thank yout

    Last Answer: ...prescribed efudex for Actenic Ketosis, which is not skin cancer.  I was told if they are afraid... Read more »

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    ...these drugs may be at a slightly increased risk for skin cancer. The researchers qualified this... Read more »

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    ...linked to or help to actually nurture a risk for skin cancer.  In theory, experts thought that... Read more »

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    ...comment below.Reader's Question: I want to get a skin cancer screening this spring just to make... Read more »

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    Skin Cancer and Darker Skin: Oprah's Comment that "Black Doesn't Crack"
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    ...they also tend to have a higher mortality rate from skin cancer than people with paler skin... Read more »

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