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Is It Just A Mole Or Cancer? Here’s How to Tell…

Spots and dots, being a freckled-faced person I am no stranger to beauty marks, but understanding the difference between unique beauty ... Read More

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One Key Question Can Help Spot Skin Cancer

When a suspicious skin lesion sends you scurrying to a dermatologist, asking for a full-body skin check could save your life. Dermatologists ... Read More

Men & Melanoma: What To Know Before Going Shirtless This Summer

For the most part, it’s pretty safe to say the majority of people know the importance of wearing sunscreen before and during sun exposure, ... Read More

Black History of Health: Bob Marley

40 years ago, the world lost a legend when reggae artist Bob Marley died after a four-year struggle with a melanoma skin cancer that started ... Read More

Melanoma

Model Slick Woods Diagnosed With Cancer after Dentists Appointment

Slick Woods, who you may know as Rihanna’s muse for Fenty, recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Melanoma. On Tuesday, ... Read More

The Truth About Melanoma

Melanoma is the skin cancer that took the life of the legendary reggae singer, Bob Marley, at the age of 36. It is the most dangerous type ... Read More

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4 Smart Sun-Safety Habits To Reduce Cancer Risk

  Summer is here and I know you are excited about wearing sandals, shorts, and sundresses. The weather is warm and sunny and nature ... Read More

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5 Surprising Things That Increase Your Skin Cancer Risk (It’s Not Just The Sun!)

While most skin cancers are caused by unprotected exposure to the sun, research pinpoints less obvious risks for developing the abnormal ... Read More

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Dark Skin Isn’t Protection From Deadly Skin Cancer

Contrary to what many believe, dark skin doesn't offer protection against deadly melanomas, an expert warns. This type of skin cancer can ... Read More

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The Drink That Increases Your Skin Cancer Risk

All you can drink resorts are fabulous, I mean, who can say no to them? Well, it turns out that those yummy piña coladas, daiquiris and ... Read More

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Beauty Mark Or Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer has been a hot topic lately. Are Blacks at risk? How do you get it? What does skin cancer look like? Contrary to popular belief ... Read More

The Last Place You’d Think To Check For Skin Cancer (But Should!)

  Sunlight is considered the leading cause of melanoma, but daily wear-and-tear appears to promote the deadly skin cancer in at ... Read More

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