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CDC: Young adults ignoring skin-cancer warnings - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: The warnings about skin cancer from too much sun don't seem to be getting through.View full resource at news.yahoo.com

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Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2012 at 9:43 pm By:

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CDC: Young adults ignoring skin-cancer warnings - The warnings about skin cancer from too much sun don't seem to be ... http://t.co/E1RoY32P

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Medical app uses augmented reality and camera phone to detect skin cancer

imedicalapps.com — “DoctorMole is one of the first augmented reality medical apps for Android and is used to monitor suspicious skin lesions with surprisingly good resultsView full resource at imedicalapps.com

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Medical app uses augmented reality and camera phone to detect skin cancer http://t.co/LtRfxtPM

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American Cancer Society, Other Health Advocates Want All N.J. Minors Banned From Tanning Booths « CBS New York

newyork.cbslocal.com — “The American Cancer Society says the rate of skin cancer, otherwise known as melanoma, has increased in the Garden State by 43 percent over the last 10 years and says indoor tanning booths are a major factor. News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of NYView full resource at newyork.cbslocal.com

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Most Recently Shared on May 7, 2012 at 9:16 pm By:

DrSchurger Frederick Schurger, DC Chiropractor, Doctor, and CAM

American Cancer Society, Other Health Advocates Want All N.J. ... http://t.co/zvspTrpU

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Immunotherapy Drugs: Two Drugs Harness Immune System To Fight Cancer

huffingtonpost.com — “By Bill Berkrot NEW YORK, May 7 (Reuters) - More than 100 years after researchers first explored the potential to harness the body's immune system to fight cancer, the field's leading doctors see the concept finally proving itself on a large scale in the next year or two. Two drugs based on immunotherapy are already available and have met with mixed results. Bristol-Myers Squibb's Yervoy has been hailed as a major breakthrough for treatment of melanoma since its approval last year, wView full resource at huffingtonpost.com

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Only 14% of Americans Wear Sunscreen Daily (plus, more surprising melanoma facts): Beyond the Beauty Pages: Beyond the Beauty Pages: Self.com

self.com — “SELF Magazine: fashion, beauty, health, sex advice, newsView full resource at self.com

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Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2012 at 6:00 pm By:

SELFmagazine SELF Magazine Health Magazine

Scary stat: Only 1 in 7 Americans (14%) wear sunscreen daily: Surprising melanoma facts you should know: http://t.co/tQSBpuc7

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Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists | Blog | When is surgery needed to treat skin cancer?

skinandlasers.com — “When is surgery needed to treat skin cancer? All skin cancers required some form of treatment. The required approach is dictated by the size of the skin cancer and its location. On the face we use the Mohs technique to maximize cure rate and minimize the amount of skin that must be removed.View full resource at skinandlasers.com

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Skin Cancer Awareness Month - DermTV, Internet’s Daily Skincare Video Show

dermtv.com — “Skin Cancer Awareness Month - DermTV, Internet’s Daily Skincare Video ShowView full resource at dermtv.com

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Women with melanoma fare better than men: study | Reuters

reuters.com — “(Reuters) - Women diagnosed with melanoma are more likely to survive the skin cancer than men and less likely to have it recur, according to a European study.The findings, published in the Journal ofView full resource at reuters.com

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Most Recently Shared on May 2, 2012 at 3:45 pm By:

drchapas Anne Chapas Dermatologist, Physician, and Doctor

One study has shown that women diagnosed with melanoma have a better likelihood of surviving compared to men, by 30% http://t.co/QjSHldSC

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Melanoma Rates On The Rise - Prevention.com

prevention.com — “Melanoma rates are up across the board, but especially among women under 40, according to a new study by the Mayo Clinic. Are you guilty of these common skin mistakes?View full resource at prevention.com

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Most Recently Shared on May 1, 2012 at 11:27 pm By:

stluciemed St. Lucie Med Center Hospital

May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Are you prone to making these mistakes? http://t.co/0vEWvIMW

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Healthy Steps For Your Feet For Your Life: Got Burn?

healthystepsdfw.blogspot.com — “Healthy Steps was created for you with the proper fitting shoe and orthotic in mind. Whether you wear orthotics and need properly fitting shoes or are looking for shoes that are comfortable with style, let the staff at Healthy Steps be of service to you. Healthy Steps is a division of Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas (FAANT). Let us be the source for your foot health solutions.View full resource at healthystepsdfw.blogspot.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2012 at 8:32 pm By:

SoCalFootDoc Dr. Michele Doctor and Podiatrist

Blog: Healthy Feet: Got Burn?: You hear the news about skin cancer. You know to apply sunscreen... http://t.co/jpC0B8Tr Written by FAANT

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Insight » The truth about melanoma

blog.dana-farber.org — “Insight » The truth about melanomaView full resource at blog.dana-farber.org

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EM FOD...In 2007,... | Facebook

facebook.com — “Everyday Medicine wrote: EM FOD...In 2007, 58,094 people in the... Join Facebook to connect with Everyday Medicine and others you may know.View full resource at facebook.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 23, 2012 at 12:24 pm By:

RyanTheTall Ryan A. Stanton MD Doctor, Emergency Physician, and Physician

EM FOD...In 2007, 58,094 people in the United States were diagnosed with #melanomas of the #skin, including... http://t.co/Fuxn2o4W

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can you get vitamin d from indoor tanning beds?

healthtap.com — “Do not go in a tanning bed. The evidence has been found that even a few trips to the local tanning bed increases the risk a MELANOMA 4 fold. The American Cancer Society and American Academy of Dermatology both have put out statements about incidental sun exposure and dietary and adequate Vitamin D.View full resource at healthtap.com

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Show how its done: How to self check your skin - IF IT CHANGES GET IT CHECKED

showhowitsdone.blogspot.co.uk — “Making the Most of Mens' HealthView full resource at showhowitsdone.blogspot.co.uk

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Still Tanning? 6 Sunscreen Mistakes That Are Leaving You Vulnerable to Skin Cancer: Health & Fitness: glamour.com

glamour.com — “Still think tanning is sexy? Derms say many young women do, and that they're paying the price. Here, six mistakes even the smartest of us are making.View full resource at glamour.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm By:

LaserSkinSurgNY LaserSkinSurgCntrNY Physician Group

Still Think Tanning is Sexy? Dr. Hale talks common sun protection mistakes in the May issue of @glamourmag! http://t.co/Sy9qy1AP

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