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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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Staying Safe During Texas Summers
Follow some simple guidelines in order to stay safe in the Texas summer sun. Soaring temperatures, among other things, can contribute to safety concerns during a typical Texas summer. Here’s how to beat the heat and stay safe: Guard against …
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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 …
Preventing Skin Cancer for You and Your Family
Sun safety is becoming commonplace in families today. And why is that? Children are taught about sun protection from a very early age. And once sun safety habits are part of the everyday routine, your family’s risk of skin cancer …
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Tags: Medical Center of Arlington, Skin cancer, sun protection, sun safety
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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 …
Common Skin Cancer: Basal Cell and Squamous Cell
Early detection is the best defense against skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer and is responsible for 90% of all skin cancers. Basal cell carcinomas are slow-growing and rarely spread, or metastasize, to …