Skin cancer is a serious disease, often resulting from excessive UV exposure. The three primary types—basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma—each present unique characteristics and challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Early intervention and informed prevention strategies, such as minimizing UV exposure and regular skin checks, prove crucial in managing risks and ensuring effective […]
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Protecting oneself from the summer sun and its damaging ultraviolet rays is often not straightforward. And public health messaging around when and how to be screened for skin cancer has become somewhat confusing. In April 2023, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent national panel of science experts, provided updated recommendations on skin cancer […]
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Two in three Australians will have a skin cancer in their lifetime, nearly all of them basal cell carcinomas (BCC), squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) or melanomas. If the spot removed was more like a sore or lump than a mole, it’s likely your doctor is talking about basal or squamous cell carcinoma, also called keratinocyte […]
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While skin cancer affects nearly 1 in 5 Americans, it can be treated if found early. To help fight this disease, here’s a look at the most common types of cancer, including their signs and symptoms.
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The number one way to protect yourself from skin cancer is to stay out of UV radiation from sunlight. This includes both during the summer and winter and even on cloudy days. But not every type of skin cancer is completely preventable and it’s important to know all the places it can pop up on your skin. Keep reading to learn more about the unusual places you can get skin cancer.
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When it comes to increasing your risk of skin cancer there are the obvious culprits: sunbathing minus the sunscreen and an addiction to the tanning bed. However, it may come as a surprise that there are several other factors that can increase your risk of skin cancer.
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