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Article - 3 Minute Read
Top 5 Facts About Skin Cancer: Prevention and Detection
More people get skin cancer from tanning beds than get lung cancer from cigarettes. Learn the most important facts about skin cancer from a UPMC expert.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Melanoma Facts: Are You at Risk?
Melanoma is the deadliest skin cancer, resulting in an estimated 10,000 deaths each year. But you can take steps to reduce your risk.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Q&A: What Is the Importance of Cancer Screenings?
Getting cancer screenings plays an important role in reducing your future risk of cancer, with a focus on early detection and treatment.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Can You Tell Melanoma Myth from Fact?
Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Melanoma makes up only 1 percent of skin cancer cases, but causes the most deaths.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Skin Care
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Article - 1 Minute Read
Tanning Bed Risks: Myths and Facts About Indoor Tanning
Tanning beds expose you to ultraviolet rays that can alter cellular DNA and skin proteins. These dangerous rays can increase your risk of skin cancers.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Skin Care
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Sunscreen for Babies: What Parents Need to Know
Babies younger than 6 months shouldn't wear sunscreen. Learn how to protect little ones from UV rays with this guide to sunscreen for babies.Learn More
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics, Skin Care
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Article - 1 Minute Read
5 Common Sunscreen and Sun Protection Mistakes
It's important to protect yourself from the sun. By knowing common mistakes people make in the sun, you can help reduce your risk of developing skin cancerRead More
Categorized as: Cancer Care
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Article - 1 Minute Read
The Difference Between UVA, UVB, and UVC Rays
Learn about ultraviolet radiation, part of the sun's light spectrum that reaches the earth. Check out this infographic difference between UVA, UVB, & UVC.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Safety
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Sun Damage: The 5 W’s of UV Exposure
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the sun. Learn how to prevent exposure of all 3 types of UV rays.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Skin Care
