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you're seeking general research or information on a specific type of cancer, the Health Alliance is here help. Use the information on this page to educate
yourself and to help you make informed decisions about your care.
Healthy Living Skin Cancer Library
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June 1999
Sunbathe Now, Pay
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| Skin cancer is the most prevalent of all cancers,
affecting an estimated 700,000 Americans every year. |
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July 1997
Melanoma |
| It is true that skin tone and pigmentation play a part in
skin cancer. People who are light-haired, fair-skinned, and blue-eyed are more likely to burn and they have a greater risk for skin
cancer. However, even dark skin can burn and develop skin cancer. |
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Web
Resources
American Academy of Dermatology
http://www.aad.org
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
Melanoma Education Foundation
http://skincheck.com
Melanoma Patients' Information Page
http://www.mpip.org
The Melanoma Research Foundation
http://www.melanoma.org
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Web site
http://www.nci.nih.gov
For news, educational tutorials, CancerNet, or PDQ.
The Skin Cancer Foundation
http://www.skincancer.org
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The Health Alliance's monthly Healthy Living articles about dealing with cancer. Read about distinct
cancer types, foods that heal, and therapies that reduce the pain of cancer sufferers. |
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