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Just one sunburn increases the risk of skin cancer. (Photo by glamour.com)

Skin Care

Prevent Skin Cancer With Sunscreen Use Skin cancer occurs more often than all other types of cancer combined. There are three common types of skin cancer. The most common type, basal cell carcinoma, will be diagnosed in Americans 2-3 million times in 2013. The second is squamous
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt attend the World Premiere of 'World War Z' at The Empire Cinema, June 2, 2013 in London. It was Jolie's first appearance since having a double mastectomy in May. (Mark Cuthbert/Getty Images)

Jolie Has Mastectomy

Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Risk Actress Angelina Jolie announced in May that she had a double mastectomy after learning she had a genetic mutation that predisposes for breast cancer. In an op-ed feature titled “My Medical Choice” that she wrote for the New York Times,
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