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Skin Cancer

Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes.

41.	Nodular Melanoma  2007-03-12 03:23:24 The awareness of the dangers of skin cancer, particularly melanoma, has doubtless increased. Still, the most fatal form of melanoma is frequently left undiagnosed in the fledging stages.
42.	Melanoma Cancer  2007-03-12 03:22:35 Melanoma is a skin disease where cancerous cells grow in the melanocytes, the cells that generate skin color. Melanoma is either known as malignant melanoma or cutaneous melanoma.
43.	Are Hats Here to Stay? - A Hat and Your Health  2007-03-12 03:21:05 The hat has once again emerged on the fashion scene and the reason may be due to the dramatic increase in the skin cancer known as melanoma, the deadliest of the known types of skin cancer. Prior to 1950, melanoma was rarely diagnosed. In recent years, this disease has had a dramatic increase in the under 40 age group. It appears that the years of enjoying the sun, during the warmer months, without wearing a hat has taken its toll on our health and we've finally realized the functional purpose of the hat. Scientist had predicted for many years, that the effect of increasing uv rays reaching the earth, due to the hole in the ozone layer, would have a wide scale effect upon the human immune system and a devastating effect on the skin. Clinical studies have shown that overexposure to the sun may take years to show up - with the effects being in the form of premature aging, age or liver spots and/or skin cancer.
44.	Dark Green Leafy Vegetables And Dark Red Fruits Help Prevent Skin Cancer  2007-03-12 03:20:12 According to recent statistics the rising incidence of skin cancer is one of the main problems in United States. Considering that this condition appears to be becoming an epidemic, very critical is to develop new approaches to primary and secondary prevention.
45.	Is the Sun Really Responsible for Skin Cancer?  2007-03-12 03:19:05 I remember about 20 years ago, all the commercials were praising Coppertone for helping to get sun tan. Now we have gone in another extreme: sun all of a sudden has become an enemy and we all need protection, otherwise we get skin cancer.
46.	Skin Cancer and Your Responsibility  2007-03-12 03:18:12 Most all skin cancers can be treated and or cured. Malignant Melanoma is the big killer, but if it is caught early it too is usually curable. There are three major types of skin cancer as per the Center for Disease and Control (CDC)
47.	Skin Cancer; Early Treatment Wins the Game  2007-03-12 03:17:18 Skin cancer can happen to anyone and those at risk need to be smart and seek professional advice and/or early treatment. This makes sense of course but how do you know if you are at risk? Well if you work in an industry were you are exposed a lot to the sun you could be at risk.
48.	Beware The Sun  2007-03-12 03:16:30 For the last decade or so Australians have been bombarded with information about the harmful effects of the sun, but it seems that we, along with others from all over the world, are still ignoring the advice and are continually exposing ourselves to not only the minor dangers but also the life-threatening concerns like skin cancer.
49.	Skin Cancer - Do You Visit Tanning Salons?  2007-03-12 03:15:41 One of the main causes of skin cancer is exposure to harmful sun rays. If you thought that getting tanned at tanning salons was safer than the sun, please think again before visiting any salon again. Tanning beds and sunlamps are as dangerous as the sunrays.
50.	The 4 Step Check For Skin Cancer Detection  2007-03-12 03:14:59 Moles can turn into cancerous melanomas so it's important you check your moles regularly and talk to your doctor if there is any sign of danger.

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