Skin Cancer

Dermatologist Consult Telehealth

Telemedicine can reduce wait times for highly-sought dermatology visits

Don’t put off cancer screenings delayed by COVID-19 – early detection saves lives

Mammogram Breast Cancer

Can ultraviolet light be safely used to kill the coronavirus? Some are giving it a try

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Free sunscreen available at some pools, beaches in Pennsylvania state parks

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As shutdowns end and weather warms, dermatologists stress sun safety

Sun safety tips

Scientists have yet to 'cure' cancer, but significant advancements have improved survival rates

Cancer cure radiation treatment survival rates

Find a new mole? Here's what you should do next

Vitamin A may help reduce the risk of skin cancer

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Americans recognize dangers of skin cancer, but many don't apply sunscreen

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Pretty much everyone misses this important spot when applying sunscreen

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One dose of skin cancer treatment can send melanoma patients into remission, Penn Medicine study finds

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FDA to update sunscreen regulations to improve safety and efficacy

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Skin cancer is affecting men more than women globally, study suggests

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Jefferson Health researchers identify cause of skin cancer in Butterfly Syndrome patients

Stock_Carroll - Philadelphia University Jefferson

7 skin care tips for summer

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New Penn research could be hopeful discovery for melanoma patients

CHOP Children's Hospital

Mindful Mondays

The secrets to beautiful summer skin

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Melanoma surge in New Jersey likely tied to beach exposure

Indoor tanning rates dropping

Melanoma rates continue to rise, causing more deaths, higher health care costs

Skin Cancer

Most Americans still don’t use sunscreen

Sun Safety

Sun safety: Wearable band will tell you when it's time to reapply sunblock

Sun Exposure Technology

Skin cancer survivors share stories, offer warning in PSA

Skin Cancer

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