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Skin Cancer Prevention Tips

It’s finally summer, which means emerging from the indoor cocoon and embracing the warm weather outside. People are walking, hiking, swimming, and going on trips. But all of the quintessential summer activities involve sun exposure, and with skin cancer diagnoses on...

Melanoma Part III: How can I treat it?

Melanoma is a scary, harmful cancer to have. It’s important to know that when caught early, melanoma can often be cured with surgery. That being said, when treatment is delayed, it can spread underneath the skin and to other parts of the body, making it harder to...

Melanoma Part II: A Growing Issue

Melanoma is a growing issue, with the number of new cases per year growing at a steady rate. In 2017, it is estimated that there will be 87,110 new cases of melanoma, with 9,730 deaths resulting from the cancer (National Cancer Institute). It’s the fifth most common...