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Melanoma Articles for Caregivers
Skin Cancer Basics
Since one in five Americans will get skin cancer by the age of 70, it’s a great preventative step to understand skin cancer basics so you can be alert to changes in your own skin. Read more
Dec 17, 2021
1:44 PM
Melanoma Skin Cancer: To Tan or Not to Tan?
A bright, suntanned face looks healthy, so getting a tan is a good idea, right? However, you might feel differently about tanning after learning some facts about how it affects your skin’s health. In particular, tanning increases your risk... Read more
Dec 17, 2021
1:44 PM
All in the Family: What to Know about Familial Malignant Melanoma
Family is the place to share and share alike during the ups and downs of life. However, there is one part of being a family that often isn’t shared or talked about much and that is the health-related vulnerabilities we have in common. Read more
Dec 17, 2021
1:44 PM
Melanoma Risk Factors
If someone you know or a family member is diagnosed with melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer, you might wonder if you are at risk as well. Melanoma is when skin cells called melanocytes grow out of control and become cancerous. Read more
Dec 17, 2021
1:44 PM
Let the Sun Shine on Melanoma
When I was a teenager, I loved to sunbathe. Warm sunshine on my face and the sweet smell of baby oil made the afternoons fly by. My tan skin was a source of pride, but now the memory of so much “sun worshipping” is a source of concern. Read more
Jul 6, 2021
11:52 AM