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Protecting Your Skin

WebProtecting Your Skin From The Sun. Avoid the mid-day sun. The sun’s UV rays are the strongest between 10am and 4pm. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the sun …

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Understanding Melanoma

WebMelanoma is a type of skin cancer that occurs when pigment -producing cells—known as melanocytes —mutate and become cancerous. Melanoma is the most serious form of …

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Health Professionals You Might See

WebWhich Health Professionals Will I See? After a melanoma diagnosis, you may be cared for by a range of health professionals who specialize in different aspects of your treatment, especially if you have a melanoma with a Breslow thickness greater than 1mm, or if the melanoma has spread. These professionals are often referred to as a cancer care team. …

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Know Your ABCDEs

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Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health Feb. 17, 2024

WebThis symposium is presented by AIM at Melanoma and the University of California Melanoma & Skin Cancer Consortium held at the Moores Cancer Center at UC …

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Resources for Healthcare Professionals

WebBelow are general descriptions of these portals and their resources. For healthcare professionals who want access to these websites and materials, please contact …

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Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation

WebUltraviolet (UV) radiation is a type of energy produced by the sun and by artificial sources, such as tanning beds. UV radiation is the main cause of melanoma and other skin …

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Skin Examination By Your Doctor

WebA thorough skin exam should be performed while you are unclothed and should include an inspection from scalp to toes. Although a full-body skin exam performed by another …

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Melanoma By The State: Arizona

WebWith so many days to enjoy the outdoors, Arizonans are at a high risk for developing skin cancer, so their efforts to raise awareness and teach prevention are …

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Melanoma By The State: Florida

WebYour Skin in the Sunshine State. While living in Florida has its many benefits ranging from mild winters to an abundance of outdoor opportunities, it also presents dangers to your …

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Find a Melanoma Specialist

WebDoctors who specialize in melanoma are aware of the latest guidelines and treatments. Seeing a melanoma specialist is critically important so you can get the very best care. …

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Melanoma By The State: Minnesota

WebMinnesota tops Midwest in melanoma incidences. Minnesota has the third highest incidence rate of melanoma in the United States, tied with New Hampshire and …

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Melanoma Cancer and Financial Toxicity

WebWhile being diagnosed with cancer alone can put a person under tremendous amounts of mental and emotional stress, the additional burden of …

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Atrium Health Levine Cancer Nov. 11, 2023

WebAtrium Health Levine Cancer. As one of the leading and most innovative cancer programs in the country, Atrium Health Levine Cancer operates within a unique …

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