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Skin Cancer—Early Prevention, Early Detection
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. According to the American Cancer Society, more skin cancers are diagnosed in the United States than all other cancers combined. Most cancers occur because of overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, but exposure to those rays can also come from tanning beds and sun lamps.
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Avoid These Mistakes When Managing Teen Scoliosis
Bodies change quickly during adolescence, and that’s when doctors usually notice scoliosis — a curved spine — in patients. Catch it early, and most cases can be managed simply and effectively. Let it go, and scoliosis might lead to back surgery or lifelong challenges.
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5 Common Misconceptions About Skin Cancer
Skin cancer comprises almost 50 percent of all cancer cases in the U.S. This year, more than 76,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer. More than 3.5 million people will be diagnosed with basal and squamous cell skin cancers, which are more slow-growing.
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5 Simple Steps to Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk
Every fall, as nature (and retailers) don a palette of gold, orange and brown, you may also notice a fair amount of pink in the mix, as October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. But as the second-leading cause of cancer deaths for women, and one that has become increasingly survivable with early detection, year-round attention to the preventive steps you can take is key.
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5 Tips to Reduce Your Risk for Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and more than 87,000 new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed this year, according to the American Cancer Society.
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What Every Golfer Needs to Know About Skin Cancer
In Florida, we love our golf. With over 1,200 courses throughout the state, Florida can make a strong claim for Golf Capital of the World.
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New Drug Uses Herpes Virus to Fight Skin Cancer
A new approach that uses a modified version of the herpes virus to treat skin cancer could offer more hope for people with advanced melanoma.
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Why Runners Get Shin Splints — and How To Avoid Them
If you’re a beginning runner, chances are you’ll end up with painful shin splints at some point in your training. While common and easily treatable, there are steps you can take to avoid them.
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Part 2: 5 Common Misconceptions About Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., but there are still so many misconceptions about how to prevent it. From how often and when to apply sunscreen to understanding the dangers of prolonged sun exposure, many people aren’t aware of their skin cancer risks.
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Study Finds Cancer Rates Differ Within Certain Racial Groups
People of African descent make up 12 percent of the U.S. population, totaling more than 42 million people.
