Tag: skin cancer risk factors
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Skin Cancer 101
As we prepare for the summer months, it is becoming more important to not only understand what skin cancer is, but what factors can increase your risk of developing skin cancer during lifetime. Skin Cancer Types Skin cancer develops when abnormal skin cells begin to multiply at a rapid rate. It is the most common […]
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Which Occupations Have the Highest Risk of Skin Cancer?
We typically associate our relationship to the sun with recreational activities. When we think of time spent in the sun, we often reflect on beautiful vacations on the beach with our families. Or perhaps the time spent out on the lake casting a lure into a lake hoping the fish are biting that day. In […]
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Melanoma Skin Cancer & Your Personal Risk Score
Doctors recommend that people take time to examine how their skin may have been damaged by the sun. They should be completing a thorough self-examination of their moles to check for any changes. Changes can signify that what you thought was a mole actually could be a melanoma. Melanoma skin cancer is the most dangerous form of […]
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Ask Dr. Ben: Is Basal Cell Carcinoma Fatal?
If you are concerned that it Basal Cell Carcinoma is fatal, the short answer is no. The risk of death from this type of cancer is extremely low. However, it has the potential to cause significant disfigurement and that can have a serious impact on your life. The prognosis for most patients with primary BCC […]