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  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    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

    More people get skin cancer from tanning beds than get lung cancer from cigarettes
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    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

    Take steps to reduce your risk of melanoma
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    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

    Learn about the importance of cancer screenings
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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    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

    Learn facts about melanoma
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    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

    Learn more about the dangers of 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

  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    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

    sunscreen
  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    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

    difference between uva and uvb
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    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

    sun damage uv exposure
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