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Skin cancer and Benign Skin Lesions in Athletes
Participants in outdoor sports are at increased risk for sun damage to the skin. Both benign and malignant lesions may result.
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Atypical Moles
The incidence of malignant melanoma is increasing by 4% per year; nearly 8500 people will die from this disease in 2008. Atypical moles may increase the risk of melanoma.
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Symptoms of Skin Cancer
Awareness is the key - know your risks and the signs and symptoms of skin cancer so you can protect yourself accordingly.
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Texans at Greater Risk for Skin Cancer
Malignant Melanoma accounts for around 79% of skin cancer deaths and some 3800 cases are predicted in Texas for 2005. Alarmingly, 42% of people know nothing about melanoma. Do you know how to lower your risks?
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Home Remedies for Sunburn
Sunburn causes premature wrinkling and greater risk of cancer but home remedies can provide pain relief for mild cases at home.
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Skin Cancer
Skin cancer rates are on the rise. Sun exposure and ozone layer depletion are part of the problem. This article will briefly disuss the three main skin cancers seen.
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Sunscreen Smarts
Good sun protection is more than just applying sunscreen during trips to the beach.
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Who Is Republican Sarah Louise Heath Palin?
Risking it all, 72 year old John McCain picked a 44 year old Alaska governor as running mate. Who is the woman that's a heartbeat away from becoming President of the USA?
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Skin Cancer Basics
Learn the basic facts about basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma, as well as some statistics on skin cancer occurrence.
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SUNNY DAYS
Does "Sunshine On Your Shoulders" make you as happy as John Denver? The sun may not be as "healthy" as you think. SKIN CANCER is on the rise!
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DNA Microarrays: A New Tool for Cancer Diagnosis
A new method of cancer classification and diagnosis is evolving based on the use of DNA microarrays.It gets to the heart of the causes of cancer by detecting the responsible defective genes.
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SKIN CANCER ON THE RISE
Is that a wart? Or is it malignant melanoma? Find out how to identify melanoma and keep yourself safe with sun savvy tips. Be safe and have fun this summer and all year round!
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Thalidomide: From Villain to Cancer Fighter
Thalidomide has undergone a remarkable transformation from a notorious cause of birth defects to a potent treatment for many cancers as well as other diseases.
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After Death Experiences
Many people claim to have had near death experiences.This is the story of a man who survived a World War Two prison camp as a child only to 'flatline' in later years.
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Protect Your Baby From The Sun
Follow these simple tips to guard your baby from the sun and decrease their chances of getting a Melanoma later in life.
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Safe Sunbathing
Safe sunbathing is essential for both adults and children; here are some sun protection guidelines for holidaymakers and sun worshipers.
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Summer Sun and Your Child
Summer sunning sure isn't what it used to be. Here's what you should know before you and your child head out into the sunshine together.
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What is Cystoid Macular Edema?
Once an easily-overlooked cause of visual loss, cystoid macular edema is now better understood. Its causes are legion, and its effects can be ephemeral...at first.
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Everything Has Changed.
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Great Gifts for Babysitters
There are many gift giving occasions, but what do you give to someone as important to your family as a trusted babysitter? Read on for some great gift-giving ideas!
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Depression and Cancer
Can depression bring on cancer? We're not sure of that. We we do know is that some 25 percent of cancer patients will suffer from depression over the course of their illness.
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Melanoma
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is becoming much more common. This article provides the latest developments in the treatment of this all too often deadly disease.
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Runners - What About High Protein?
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Understanding and Controlling Metastasis
The main cause of treatment failure and death in cancer patients is metastasis, the spread of the tumor from a primary site to new tumors in distant organs. A more detailed understanding of the metastatic process is providing researchers with the means to develop more effective treatments.
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Meet the Advocates (and their cancer organizations!) N-Z
Cancer organization advocates at the AACR Scientist-Survivor program.
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