December 26th, 2008 by admin
According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, this type of cancer is the most prevalent non-skin cancer in the United States. A man is diagnosed with prostate cancer every three minutes, and one dies every seventeen minutes. It is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men second to lung cancer. The Centers for Disease Control [...]
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December 25th, 2008 by admin
The other day, I was taken by the hair coloring of a clerk at the local store. I commented on how beautiful it was, with the dark base and the natural-looking streaks, as if the sun had touched her alone; and we began a conversation of how when we were younger we would not have [...]
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December 24th, 2008 by admin
Skin cancer is one form of cancer that is often disregarded by many people. It can kill, but unique treatments exist. Cryosurgery is one of them.
There is little doubt that cancer is a scary topic for just about anyone. That being said, there are some forms of cancer which do not always sound serious, but [...]
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December 23rd, 2008 by admin
Sun “light” is actually a form of electromagnetic radiation. There are three types of electromagnetic radiation that are emitted by the sun that make it through the atmosphere and reach us; ultraviolet radiation, visible light and infrared radiation. It is the ultraviolet radiation that makes us feel warm when we are out in [...]
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December 22nd, 2008 by admin
Sara spends much of her summer near the beach. She lives in amild climate and is very athletic. She loves to swim, bike andplay games outdoors. Sara knows the dangers of the sun and so sheopts for tanning salons to get her ‘golden glow’ while being sureto apply sunscreen every day before heading out.
Joseph [...]
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December 21st, 2008 by admin
Alternative Treatment Options for Skin Cancer
If you someday become diagnosed with skin cancer and survive, one of the most worrisome issues you will face will be preventing a recurrence of the cancer. After successful treatment, your doctor will continue to schedule regular follow-up appointments to ensure that you remain skin cancer-free. Even regular [...]
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December 20th, 2008 by admin
Many forms of cancer are difficult to prevent. If you are diagnosed with them, it is just your bad luck. This is not the case with skin cancer.
The skin performs a very important purpose. It protects the body against heat, radiation and infection. The skin also regulates your temperature and produces vitamin D. To the [...]
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December 19th, 2008 by admin
What is melanoma skin cancer?
Melanoma skin cancer is the most serious form of skin cancer. If it is diagnosed and treated while it is still thin and limited to the outermost skin layer, it is nearly 100% curable. However once it advances and metastasizes to other parts of the body, it is difficult to [...]
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December 2nd, 2008 by admin
The experience of sunburn can be a very efficient (i.e. painful) reminder to heed adequate protection on future occasions. However more importantly, it should be a reminder of the long-term effects of sun exposure on our bodies and health ? which can include aging of the skin and skin cancer.
In order to more fully understand [...]
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December 1st, 2008 by admin
Some scientists are making headway in the fight against skin cancer in Germany where they modified blood cells to use to attack tumor cells and wiped out the cancer in two male patients with advanced melanoma. Come again you did what? That is what they are saying, could it be true? Well, no one knows [...]
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