Articles written by Leigh VanDeWalker
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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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Stages of Skin Cancer
Find out how and why of skin cancer staging. Once a diagnosis of skin cancer is received, staging is the next step.
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Working Together With Your Doctor
You're not only part of your health care team, you are the most important part! Learn to be more involved in your own health care by working together with your doctor.
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What Are Clinical Trials?
Find out more about what clinical trials are, how they are conducted, how they can affect your cancer treatment, and why they are an important part of cancer research.
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Protect Your Skin With Sunscreen!
Sunscreen protects us from the UV rays we encounter not only at the beach, but in our everyday life. Learn about recommended sunscreen use.
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Coping With a Cancer Diagnosis
New cancer patients often feel fearful and anxious about their diagnosis and impending treatment. Knowledge and support are important in coping with these fears.
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The Sun and Your Skin
Have the effects of UV radiation on your skin crossed your mind lately? Find out more about premature aging, skin cancer, skin cancer prevention, and the UV index.
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Do You Know Your Skin Cancer Risk?
Got Skin? Then you are at risk! Find out more about risk factors for skin cancer here.
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Sentinel Node Biopsy
Need to learn about Sentinal Node Biopsy? This diagnostic procedure is outlined here, along with potential risks and benefits.
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Early Detection of Skin Cancer
Skin cancers are highly preventable by employing sensible prevention methods on a regular basis. Skin cancers are also nearly 100% curable if found early!
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Skin Cancer Treatment Options
Unsure about what treatment options are available for skin cancer? Here you can learn more about the surgical and non-surgical treatment options that are available.
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Skin Cancer Diagnosis
How do you know for sure? Find out how doctors make a definitive diagnosis of skin cancer. Several types of biopsy are explained.
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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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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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