What you need to know about skin cancer and how to prevent it, according to a doctor
7 months, 1 week ago

What you need to know about skin cancer and how to prevent it, according to a doctor

CNN  

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. CNN — Skin cancer is by far the most common form of cancer in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. With summer coming in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time to check in with CNN wellness expert and emergency physician Dr. Leana Wen about the dangers of skin cancer and the need for safe sun exposure. Wen has some answers for us, as well as steps everyone can take to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer. It’s important to note that this is the general recommendation for people at average risk for skin cancer who have no suspicious moles or spots.

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The 1 Thing This Skin Cancer Surgeon Says He Would Never Do — Not Even Once
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The 1 Thing This Skin Cancer Surgeon Says He Would Never Do — Not Even Once

Huff Post  

ruizluquepaz via Getty Images More people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer each year than every other kind of cancer combined. Those were the questions we — Raj Punjabi and Noah Michelson, the hosts of HuffPost’s “Am I Doing It Wrong?” podcast ― had for Dr. Anthony Rossi, a dermatologist and surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer …

‘Ninja,’ Twitch’s biggest streamer, diagnosed with skin cancer
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‘Ninja,’ Twitch’s biggest streamer, diagnosed with skin cancer

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CNN — American gamer and Twitch superstar Tyler “Ninja” Blevins revealed he was diagnosed with melanoma, a form of skin cancer. How to prevent skin cancer The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that people use sun protection, avoid direct sunlight midday and avoid tanning beds to prevent skin cancer. “As this damage builds, you speed up the aging of your …

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What everyone gets wrong about sunscreen, according to skin cancer experts

Salon  

This summer, against the backdrop of record-shattering heatwaves and the typical desire to hit the beach, some people may be wondering if the lotion we slather on to protect against the Sun is just as dangerous as the skin cancer sunlight can generate. "The people who get skin cancer, they virtually all say 'I wish I protected myself from the …

Skin Cancer Awareness Month: 5 things a skin cancer surgeon wants you to know about sun protection
1 year, 7 months ago

Skin Cancer Awareness Month: 5 things a skin cancer surgeon wants you to know about sun protection

The Independent  

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Major Symptoms And Causes That Could Be Indicative Of Skin Cancer
1 year, 8 months ago

Major Symptoms And Causes That Could Be Indicative Of Skin Cancer

News 18  

Skin cancers are very uncommon in India due to the skin type that we possess, however, regular checkups are still recommended by most experts. Any unusual skin growths or sores that do not go away may be the very first indication that skin cancer is forming. The three types of skin cancer that predominantly exist are- Melanoma Basal cell carcinoma …

How to spot skin cancer: Symptoms, treatment and protection
1 year, 11 months ago

How to spot skin cancer: Symptoms, treatment and protection

Hindustan Times  

Depending where you live in the world, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. In October 2021, an editorial in the Lancet science journal said "ultraviolet radiation because of climate change is thought to be associated with the rising incidence of skin cancer and melanoma." And a review of evidence published by Elsevier and the Women's Dermatological Society …

Research Suggests That Vaccines Can Prevent Skin Cancer
2 years, 9 months ago

Research Suggests That Vaccines Can Prevent Skin Cancer

News 18  

Research by the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy suggested that a vaccine stimulating the production of a protein critical to the skin’s antioxidant network could help people bolster their defences against skin cancer. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun leads to oxidative stress, which increases the risk of skin cancers such as melanoma, explained Arup Indra, professor of pharmaceutical sciences …

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