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Top 5 Facts About Skin Cancer: Prevention and Detection

August 15, 2019

More people get skin cancer from tanning beds than get lung cancer from cigarettes. Learn key facts about skin cancer from our experts. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

Tagged with: Ajaipal Kang, basal cell cancers, lung cancer, Melanoma, prevention, skin cancer, Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer risk, squamous cell cancer, sunscreen, United States

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Melanoma Facts: Are You at Risk?

January 31, 2019

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

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

Tagged with: Melanoma, skin cancer, UPMC Cancer Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

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Q&A: What Is the Importance of Cancer Screenings?

May 11, 2018

Getting cancer screenings plays an important role in reducing your future risk of cancer, with a focus on early detection and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: cancer, cancer screening, mammogram, Melanoma

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Can You Tell Melanoma Myth from Fact?

March 14, 2018

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

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Skin Care

Tagged with: Melanoma, skin cancer

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Tanning Bed Risks: Myths and Facts About Indoor Tanning

December 28, 2017

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

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Skin Care

Tagged with: basal cell carcinoma, danger of tanning beds, Melanoma, skin cancers, squamous cell carcinoma, tanning, tanning beds

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Sunscreen for Babies: What Parents Need to Know

June 23, 2016

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

Tagged with: featured article, featured post, Melanoma, mobile featured, skin cancer, sun protection, sunscreen, UVA, UVB

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5 Common Sunscreen and Sun Protection Mistakes

July 29, 2015

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 cancer Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: Melanoma, skin cancer, sunscreen, sunscreen mistakes

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The Difference Between UVA, UVB, and UVC Rays

July 30, 2014

Learn about ultraviolet radiation, part of the sun's light spectrum that reaches the earth. Learn the difference between UVA, UVB, & UVC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Safety

Tagged with: abnormal moles, Melanoma, premature aging, skin cancer, SPF, sun damage, sun spots, sunscreen, ultraviolet radiation, UV rays, UVA, UVB, UVC

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Sun Damage: The 5 W’s of UV Exposure

July 23, 2014

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

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Skin Care

Tagged with: eye damage, Melanoma, premature aging, sunscreen, ultraviolet radiation, UPMC CancerCenter, UV exposure, UVA, UVB, UVC