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Skin Cancer/Melanoma
Skin cancer is a disease that affects about one million people each year. What most people don't realize is that it is also the most preventable type of cancer. Learn the causes and how to prevent it. Articles and resources also feature the processes of diagnosis and treatment.
Is Tanning Addictive?
In this FAQ, a mother wants to know if her daughter may be addicted to tanning, and why tanning addiction occurs. People who tan regularly are often referred to as "tanorexics" who suffer from "tanorexia".
Teens and Tanning
Is your teen begging to go tanning or already obsessed with it? Learn how to talk to your teen about tanning the dangerous consequences of it.
Tan Tax - What are Your Thoughts About the Tan Tax?
Share your thoughts about the 10 percent tan tax that is included in the approved health care reform bill.
What Golfers Should Know About Skin Cancer
Many golfers don't realize that they are especially at risk of developing skin cancer. Learn more about the risk and what golfers can do to reduce their risk.
Reader Stories: I Was Diagnosed with Skin Cancer
Share your story about being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and how treatment has affected your life. See submissions
Skin Cancer - What is Skin Cancer?
Skin cancer affects over one million people each year. Learn how to prevent skin cancer, its symptoms, and what to do if you think you may have it.
Who is Most at Risk for Skin Cancer?
A look into who is at most risk for skin cancer. Although every person is at risk for developing skin cancer, there are some that more at risk for developing skin cancer.
Tanorexia
Explore the recent study that has found that tanning is addictive and may produce a 'high' similiar to heroine in some people. Tanning addiction has been nicknamed 'tanorexia'.
Skin Cancer Pictures
A collection of pictures of skin cancer.
What does skin cancer look like?
Ever wonder what skin cancer looks like? Here you will find skin cancer sescroptions and pictures of skin cancer cases.
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Learn the essentails of National Skin Cancer Awareness Month with information on causes, symptoms, preventionand treatment of skin cancer and melanoma.
Skin Cancer Symptoms
A listing of skin cancer symptoms. Also learn who is most at risk of developing skin cancer and why.
Free Skin Cancer Screening Information
A llok into how to get a free skin cancer screening if you need one.
10 Shocking Facts About Skin Cancer
The facts and statistics about skin cancer are jaw dropping. Learn the shocking facts about skin cancer in hopes of prevention!
The ABCDE's of Skin Cancer
Learning the ABCDE rule of skin cancer can save your life! Explore what each letter represents and how early detection at home can make the difference!
Types of Skin Cancer
A look into the different types of skin cancer and symptoms associated with the variations.
Top 5 Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer
Explore how to prevent skin cancer. Skin cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed and preventable types of cancer.
Driving and Cancer
Did you know that driving can increase your risk of developing skin cancer? New research shows that skin cancer occurs more often on the left side of people than the right. The culprit? Researchers believe it may be driving.
What is the best sunscreen for tattoos?
What is the best sunscreen for tattoos? Learn the best type of sunscreen for your tattoo and how to protect the skin.
I have an itchy mole. Is it a symptom of skin cancer?
Is an itchy mole a symptom of skin cancer?
Does deodorant cause skin cancer?
Do deodorants cause skin cancer? A reader asks whether using deodorant will cause skin cancer.
Sunscreen or Sunblock?
Do you know the difference between sunscreen and sunblock? Learn the pros and cons of using each one and what makes them different than one another.
