Skin Cancer Prevention

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1Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Cancer Treatment
Complementary and alternative treatments for cancer are becoming more widely used. Here is some basic information to help you evaluate this option.
2The Right Way to Examine Your Skin
Guide to how to check your body for suspicious moles.
3Is Your Sunscreen Right For You?
Protect your skin with sunscreen that works best for you.
4What You Must Know About Skin Cancer
Guide to skin cancer basics, including risk factors, treatments, prevention.
5Skin Screening Dos and Don'ts
How to perform a skin self-exam.
6How to Heal Sunburn
Four experts give their opinions on sunburn treatments.
7Should You Be Screened?
Assess your lung cancer risk.
8Dream Cream?
A cream to help cure some types of skin cancer.
9How Do I Take Part In a Clinical Trial?
Find out what you need to know about participating in a clinical trial.

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