How to find skin cancer
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Learning how to check your skin is a valuable life skill. It can help you find skin cancer early when the cancer is highly treatable.
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Days before being diagnosed with melanoma, Andy was unaware that he had a cancerous growth on his skin. Discover what made Andy see a board-certified dermatologist and how you can prevent missing a skin cancer on your skin.
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The best way to find out whether you have skin cancer is to see a board-certified dermatologist. This is what you can expect when you do.
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Is this a skill that everyone should have? You’ll know after watching this video.
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Do you think you could find warning signs of skin cancer on your skin? Find out by taking this short quiz.
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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world, and anyone can get it. That’s why the AAD offers free screenings.
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Knowing these ABCs could save your life. Here’s what to look for.