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May 7th, 2007

May 7 Is Melanoma Monday

According to the National Cancer Institute, melanoma is
a form of skin cancer that begins in melanocytes (the cells that make the pigment melanin). Melanoma usually begins in a mole.
It’s more common in women than in men and in those with fair skin compared with those with darker skin, but anyone can develop melanoma. Here […]

By Kristen King -- 5 comments

February 2nd, 2007

What You Need to Know About Skin Cancer

You’re not excused from wearing sunblock just because it’s winter — the sun can damage your skin all year long.
Get the facts about skin cancer:

Fast growing skin cancer may not look like you think
About my skin cancer (by Christina Jones)
Chemicals In Brown Algae May Protect Against Skin Cancer

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By Kristen King -- 3 comments