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Skin Cancer Foundation

Reply: Brother's Diagnosis

Because your brother has melanoma, he is at increased risk for further skin...

Posted by Michael W Steppie, MD

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Reply: Possibly of being diagnosed with other cancers

Having any form of cancer does somewhat increase your risk of developing...

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Reply: Has it always been melanoma?

Although melanoma is more likely to occur in older people, it is also found...

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Reply: MOHS & post-cancer scars?

The angle of scars is not a definitive or prominent feature to consider in...

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Reply: MOHS & post-cancer scars?

The cure rate of the Mohs technique is 99% or better for most skin cancers....

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Breakthrough Melanoma Drug Approved - First in a N...

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new drug - the...

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Winter Indoor Tanners Beware

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Nearly 30 million Americans who visit tanning salons each year may do so...

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Lifetime UV Exposure in the U.S. - You Might Be Su...

Did you know that only 22.73% of your lifetime UV exposure happens by the age...

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Reply: Boosting your Immune System after Skin Cancer Befo...

Scientists now recognize that adequately feeding your immune system boosts...

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Photosensitivity: A Reason to Be Safer in the Sun

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Did you know that certain medications and medical conditions can cause...

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