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Encore Episode: Preventing Skin Cancer
en-GBJuly 20, 2018
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About this Episode
According to The American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. In fact, more skin cancers are diagnosed in the US each year than all other cancers combined. The number of skin cancer cases has been going up over the past few decades.The good news is that you can do a lot to protect yourself and your family from skin cancer, or catch it early so that it can be treated effectively.
In this segment, Dr. Emily Newsom, board certified dermatologist, shares important information on how to check your body for skin cancer and the best ways to prevent it in the first place.
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