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Jun 10 2009

You can help find the cure for cancer

Published by Jennifer under Cancer, Featured, Leukemia, Lymphoma

(ARA) – After a routine blood test in 2001, Helen Anbinder, now 67, of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., heard the dreaded words: You have cancer. The diagnosis was chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a serious blood cancer that affects more than 90,000 people in the United States.
One of her first calls was to The Leukemia & Lymphoma [...]

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Jun 30 2008

Looking at Skin Cancer Risk Factors

Published by Author under Skin Cancer

When it comes to one’s health, there can never be enough precautions taken. That is to say, it is always a smart move to avoid involving oneself in activities or lifestyle choices that can cause harm. However, it is also unfortunate that many people do not realize how dangerous some activities are or what are [...]

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Jun 28 2008

Skin cancer prevention: Ignore It At Your Peril

Published by Author under Skin Cancer

These days, nearly every medical professional you come into contact will be sure to preach to you the benefits of skin cancer prevention and this is not very surprising because organizations such as Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation have shown us that as many as, it is believed, one million Americans are victims of some [...]

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Jun 26 2008

A Layman’s Guide to Skin Cancer Identification

Published by Author under Skin Cancer

When it comes to skin cancer identification, there is a lot of information that you must know. The identification of skin cancer can save your life and so it is important that you are educated on this matter even if you do not have a family history of the disease.

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Jun 25 2008

A Family History of Skin Cancer is a Risk Factor

Published by Author under Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer that is diagnosed, so it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the risk factors of this disease to determine whether you have an increased chance of getting it. While risk factors will not indicate that you will definitely have a cancer diagnosis at some [...]

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Jun 24 2008

Information on Skin Cancer You Should Know

Published by Author under Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is more prevalent in the world today than ever before, and therefore is an issue that everyone should become very aware about. Skin cancer is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the outer layers of the skin, rather than actually inside the body as with most cancers.
There are several different [...]

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Jun 24 2008

Understanding the Definition of Skin Cancer

Published by Author under Skin Cancer

When it comes to skin cancer there are many different issues that you need to take into consideration. The definition of skin cancer is perhaps the most important issue of all here, and is important for everyone to be aware of and educated about, even if they do not have a family history of the [...]

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Jun 22 2008

There Are As Yet No Definite Known Skin Cancer Causes

Published by Author under Skin Cancer

Of late, more and more people are becoming affected by skin cancer with the result that there are many millions of people suffering from this condition, and so it behooves to take a closer look at skin cancer causes. Probably, the most cited skin cancer cause is being exposed to sunlight for extended periods of [...]

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Jun 20 2008

Understanding the Effects of Skin Cancer

Published by Author under Skin Cancer

A person is considered as having skin cancer when there is an abnormal growth of skin cells, which most typically occurs as a result of skin being overexposed to the sun. There are also many other factors that are considered as being able to cause skin cancer however, so sunlight is not the only factor [...]

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Jun 20 2008

Debunking the Myths of Skin Cancer

Published by Author under Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, affecting one in every five people every year. However, it can also be one of the most treatable forms of cancer, particularly when it is caught early. This is why it is so important for everyone to familiarize themselves with general information [...]

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