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Atypical Moles
Atypical moles are generally benign, but those who have a lot of them have a higher risk of developing melanoma… Never use a tanning bed. Things to consider People who have a lot of atypical moles have a higher risk of developing melanoma. This is…
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Effects of Early Sun Exposure
There is a direct link between sun exposure and most skin cancers. The ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight are invisible… can nearly double your chances of developing melanoma. The more sunburns you get, the greater your risk of skin cancer. This includes melanoma, the deadliest…
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Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and highly preventable with regular screening… includes places that aren’t exposed to the sun. There could be other factors that can cause it. Risk factors for developing melanoma include: Someone in your family has had cancerous…
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The Dangers of Tanning Beds
Tanning beds are the source of intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation. They are not safe… Things to consider Indoor tanning is associated with several health problems, including: Skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Cancer of the eye (ocular melanoma). Cataracts and…
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Pancreatic Cancer
chemicals Gender Race Family history of inherited genetic syndromes. These include breast and ovarian cancer syndrome, breast cancer, familial atypical multiple mole melanoma, familial pancreatitis, Lynch syndrome, and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. Diabetes Chronic pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Unhealthy diet Coffee Alcohol Certain infections (H…
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Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a condition often caused by cancer treatment or surgery. It results in swelling of the lymph nodes located… or lymph nodes under the arm. Also, it can occur in the legs after surgery for uterine, prostate, vulvar, or ovarian cancer, melanoma, or lymphoma…
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Biopsy
A biopsy is a procedure to remove tissue, fluid, or a growth from your body to examine tissue or a… sore on your skin. It’s a method that is commonly used to diagnose basal or squamous cell skin cancer, but not melanoma. A local anesthetic…
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Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is cancer in one or both ovaries. Ovaries are small organs located on each side of a women’s… What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is cancer in one or both ovaries. Ovaries are small organs located on each side of a women’s…
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Cancer: Medical Vocabulary
When you are diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. You have your feelings to deal with, plus a whole… When you are diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. You have your feelings to deal with. But you also have to deal with a…
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Effects of Sun Exposure
A small amount of sun exposure is good for us, but too much exposure to UV rays is harmful. It… Everyone who goes outside is exposed to the sun. It is important to know the effects of sun exposure. The American Academy of Family Physicians…
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Melasma
Melasma is a common skin condition that causes brown patches to appear on the skin, usually on the face… What is melasma? Melasma is a common skin condition in which brown patches appear on the skin. Melasma most often affects the skin on the…
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Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy
It's important to know what skin conditions are common during pregnancy to help identify uncommon conditions that should be seen… Many women experience changes in their skin while they are pregnant. Some conditions are due to changes in hormone levels. Doctors don't know what…
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Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a skin-coloring disorder. It produces white patches on your skin. It mostly occurs in areas of the skin… What is vitiligo? Vitiligo is a skin-coloring disorder. It produces white patches on your skin. It mostly occurs in areas that are exposed to…
