How to minimize your risk of skin cancer

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How to minimize your risk of skin cancer

As the days get longer and the weather warmer that means one thing - more time spent outside in the sun.  Already many of us are venturing outdoors enjoying the warm spring days but there is one thing we must always do before we head outside – put on our sunscreen.  We’ve always known sunscreen use of SPF 30 or higher prevent sunburns but now researchers have proved it can also prevent melanoma, the most common form of cancer in the United States.

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Important facts about skin cancer

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Important facts about skin cancer

1.     Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and more common than you think.   

About 3.5 million cases of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. It is estimated that in 2015, melanoma (a more severe type of skin cancer) will account for more than 73,000 cases of skin cancer. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer combined.

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Skin cancer – why food can be an ally in preventing this common cancer

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Skin cancer – why food can be an ally in preventing this common cancer

When former president Jimmy Carter was recently diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer, it was a reminder for all of us that taking care of the largest organ in our body, our skin, should not be overlooked.  What also should not be overlooked is what we eat. Nutrition may have the potential to influence whether we develop skin cancer and might be one step out of many that can protect us from having to face this disease.  Before we learn about nutrition’s possible role, let’s review more facts about this prevalent cancer.

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A Cancer You Can Prevent

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A Cancer You Can Prevent

We're going to say it, "Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen." Skin cancer is one of the types of cancers that patients can really cut their risk factors for. There are many types of skin cancers, and although not as aggressive as melanoma, this type should be understood. Three words: Basal Cell Carcinoma. This is a cancer that grows on parts of your skin that get a lot of sun. As long as it's caught early, it's perfectly curable. 

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New drug may treat advanced melanoma

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New drug may treat advanced melanoma

A new drug treatment may help slow or even cure advanced Melanoma, one of the deadliest cancers and the most deadly skin cancer. Here's what you need to know. 

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Melanoma is a specific type and one of the deadliest cancers. Here's what you need to know. 

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Promising Immunotherapy Treatment for Advanced Melanoma

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Promising Immunotherapy Treatment for Advanced Melanoma

Researchers may have developed an immunotherapy treatment that shows promise for treating advanced Melanoma, one of the most aggressive cancers both men and women face. Is this a breakthrough?

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Potential Cure for Melanoma?

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Potential Cure for Melanoma?

Melanoma is the deadliest skin cancer and most common in Utah. Which is why researchers have been tirelessly working towards better treatment methods and of course, a cure, over the last decade. They may have had a breakthrough this past week. We explore.

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Utah Researchers May Have Found Melanoma Cure

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Utah Researchers May Have Found Melanoma Cure

Utah researchers may found a cure for melanoma. Each year in the US, nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer. Here's what you need to know.

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Knowledge is power! Know the side effects and symptoms for skin cancer detection. It is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in the U.S. with more than 3.5 million diagnoses annually. 

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Skin Cancer Awareness Month: How to detect and prevent this deadly disease

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Skin Cancer Awareness Month: How to detect and prevent this deadly disease

Skin cancer affects people of all ages and races, and it most often develops on the areas of a person’s skin most exposed to the sun.  

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