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How to Talk to Your Teen about Tanning
Recent statistics show that teens are at a higher risk of skin cancer than ever. Find out how to talk to your teen about tanning. While most cancer rates are on the decline, skin cancer rates continue to increase for …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: Arlington, Medical Center of Arlington, melanoma, Skin cancer, skin cancer prevention, tanning, teens, Texas
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What to Expect from a Skin Cancer Screening
Learn what happens during a skin cancer screening and save the date for an upcoming free screening at MCA! It's inevitable–summertime means lots of sun and extensive exposure to UV rays. After many years of this type of exposure, it's …
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Moles and Skin Changes: When to Worry
While a mole is typically a harmless mark on your skin, it can sometimes develop into a serious health problem. May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month®, sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology. Skin cancer is the most …
Moles, Freckles and Skin Changes: When to Worry
Every healthy person has his or her fair share of moles, freckles, skin tags, and birthmarks. As we age and increase our skin’s exposure to the sun over time, our collection of moles and freckles may increase and change. It …
Skin Cancer 101
As summer approaches, most of us could use a refresher course in skin cancer basics. Did you know that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetimes? Skin cancer is actually the most common form of cancer …