Skin Cancer

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Skin Cancer

Unexpected Places You Can Get Skin Cancer

Unexpected Places You Can Get Skin Cancer

Most of us know we can get sunburned when we go to the beach or the lake in the summer, so we slather on the sunscreen. But we need to remember to protect all exposed skin at all times of the year, because the sun can damage the skin anytime, anywhere. And skin cancer can show up in unexpected places on the body.

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Skin Cancer Is No Day at the Beach

I was diagnosed with skin cancer within days of turning 50 in October 2005. In the same month, I also got asthma and gingivitis—getting old was no fun! But I was lucky. All of my health problems were relatively minor and treatable.

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Monica and the Melanoma Check comic

Monica and the Melanoma Check

Black women can get melanoma, too. And they often have different symptoms than their fair-skinned counterparts.

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Woman mixing ingredients for homemade hand cream at her workshop

Should You Make Your Own Skincare Products?

Here’s what you need to know about mixing blends at home

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How to Conduct a Skin Cancer Self-Exam If You Have a Darker Skin Tone infographic

How to Conduct a Skin Cancer Self-Exam If You Have a Darker Skin Tone

Skin cancer looks different in people of color. Learn what to look for and how to protect yourself.

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Cómo examinar tu piel para detectar cáncer si tienes un tono de piel más oscuro

Cómo examinar tu piel para detectar cáncer si tienes un tono de piel más oscuro

El cáncer de piel tiene otra apariencia en personas de color. Entérate de qué debes buscar y cómo protegerte.

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The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Understanding Melanoma with Dr. Janiene Luke

The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Understanding Melanoma with Dr. Janiene Luke

Dr. Janiene Luke dives deep into an important conversation about melanoma, a type of skin cancer that affects thousands of people each year.

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Close Up of a Black Dermatologist Using a Medical Magnifying Glass to Inspect any Damages on the Skin of a Female African Patient

Melanoma Rates Are Rising. How Can You Protect Yourself?

Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your family from the deadliest form of skin cancer

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Close Up of a Black Dermatologist Using a Medical Magnifying Glass to Inspect any Damages on the Skin of a Female African Patient

Las tasas de melanoma están aumentando. ¿Cómo puedes protegerte?

Aprende lo que puedes hacer para protegerte a ti y a tu familia del tipo más mortal de cáncer de piel

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woman getting laser treatment at the spa

Should You Give the Green Light to Red Light Therapy?

Celebrities like Katy Perry swear by this hot beauty trend. Here’s what you need to know before trying red light therapy at home.

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true or false: sun safety

True or False? Sun Safety

How bright are you when it comes to sun protection? Take our quiz to find out.

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