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80% Of All Cancers Are On The Skin: What Happens If I Have One?
By Katie Lee, Erin McMeniman and H. Peter Soyer Your Health

80% Of All Cancers Are On The Skin: What Happens If I Have One?

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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Unusual Places You Can Get Skin Cancer
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Gerald Morris Your Health

Unusual Places You Can Get Skin Cancer

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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Skin Cancer Symptoms That are More Than Skin Deep
By Jeff Hayward Your Health

Skin Cancer Symptoms That are More Than Skin Deep

When you think of skin cancer, you probably picture telltale lesions on the skin of a patient (which aren’t always cancerous, by the way). However, those with skin cancer may experience a host of other health problems that might not be obvious to them or a medical professional without an exam. Cancer is cancer – […]

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Could Eating Citrus Fruit Raise Your Risk of Getting Skin Cancer?
By ActiveBeat Author Trending Health News

Could Eating Citrus Fruit Raise Your Risk of Getting Skin Cancer?

Citrus fruit is packed with vitamin C, which is why it’s been a go-to health snack for generations. But a new study is drawing links between the consumption of citrus fruits like oranges, limes, and lemons, and skin cancer. The study, which was led by Dr. Abrar Qureshi of the Warren Alpert Medical School at […]

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