skin cancer

Artificial tanning is the cause of the rise in melanoma. (Photo: Dan Gleiter)

Tanning Bed Cancer

Artificial Tanning Can Lead to Melanoma Young women may be up on the latest fashions and trends as they prepare for prom season. But what many don’t know is that the tan that looks oh-so-good with their dress may be the first step toward skin cancer. These may be the same
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A patient receiving chemotherapy. (Photo: Burger/Phanie/Rex)

Cause & Effect

Clearing Confusion Around Cancer Causes Lots of things have been associated with higher risks of developing certain cancers. But there are very few things that have been proven to have a cause-and-effect relationship. “For 99 percent of people who get cancer – especially adults –
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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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