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July 24, 2014 · Cancer Prevention
It’s summer time and that means that we’re going to be talking about skin cancer and how you can take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones while spending time outdoors. Now I know that putting on sunscreen…
June 22, 2014 · Cancer Prevention
We’re in the thick of summer, and inevitably that means we need to have a discussion about protecting yourself from skin cancer . Recent studies have shown that skin cancer cases (both for melanoma and nonmelanoma…
May 16, 2014 · Cancer Prevention
Did you know that one in five Americans are expected to develop some form of skin cancer during the lifetimes? That’s an incredible statistic, especially considering that these diseases are often preventable. It’s for…
May 4, 2014 · Cancer Research
If you’ve been to a nail salon before, then you’ll know that most have little ultraviolet lamps. These devices are used to dry nail polish more quickly, but could they be putting skin cells in your hands at risk ? These…
December 9, 2013 · Cancer Research
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is going to be an incredibly valuable tool in the fight against cancer. The latest advancements have made the process of sequencing a person’s full genome ( 3.1 billion base pairs of DNA )…
August 21, 2013 · Health & Wellness
Surely most people have heard how the regular use of tanning beds can put them at risk for developing skin cancer . Yet, it seems like plenty of women are still flirting with this danger. A new study suggests that about…
July 15, 2013 · Health & Wellness
Depending on where you live, July can be one of the hottest months of the year. It is also one of the perfect time to get some more sun, whether it be at the beach, outdoor barbeques, or catching a game at the ballpark.…
May 10, 2013 · Health & Wellness
As it stands, skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the United States, with close to 4 million new cases diagnosed each year! Skin cancer has no preference, it affects people of all colors and…
April 30, 2013 · Cancer Information
Our skin is very important, but did you know that it is also the body’s largest organ? Our skin helps to protect us from outside injury and infections, and it helps to regulate the temperature of the body at the same…
April 22, 2013 · Cancer Prevention
The widespread effect of cancer is something that has affected the lives of most people on earth in some way or another. It is a disease of the cells, and there are a wide variety of cells that comprise the human body.…