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More patients than docs report skin surgery problems
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More than one quarter of people being treated for non-melanoma skin cancer in their doctor's office reported some type of complication after surgery, in a new study. About half of those complications were medical problems...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Science and Technology, Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer, Internal Medicine, Medical Research
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Dermatologists urge people to learn the ABCDEs of skin cancer
The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash.Reader poll How often do you perform skin self-checks (look for abnormal spots or moles)? * 1647 Every month. * 1648 Couple times a year. * 1649 Never, my doctor checks my skin. * 1650 Why would I examine my skin? Vote See results Every...Tags: Mole (lesion), Dermatologists, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Skin Cancer, Medical Specialization
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Three-time cancer survivor Jim Calhoun to headline Dick Vitale Gala
Bradenton Herald"I found something." Jim Calhoun calls them the three scariest words. "They are deadly when you hear it from your doctor. I've seen and experienced what cancer can do to people," Calhoun said. Approaching his 71sth birthday, Calhoun is a three-...Tags: Spinal Stenosis, University of Florida, Dick Vitale, Big East Conference, Skin Cancer
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Should old, sick patients get skin cancer surgery?
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More than two-thirds of people with non-melanoma skin cancer underwent surgery to treat the condition, according to a new study - including patients who were at least 85 years old or had multiple other chronic diseases....Tags: Diabetes, Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer, Science and Technology, Internal Medicine, Skin Cancer
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Good coffee news: Drink helps prevent skin cancer, heart failure
Vital Signs Health Blog - Orlando SentinelJava lovers drink up! Two separate studies released today have found that those who drink coffee have a lower risk of developing the most common kind of skin cancer – basal cell carcinoma – and also have a lower risk of heart failure. The... -
Common painkillers tied to lower skin cancer risk
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new study from Denmark, people who had taken aspirin, ibuprofen and related painkillers -- especially at high doses and for years at a time -- were less likely to get skin cancer, compared to those who rarely used those...Tags: Chemical Industry, Renal cell carcinoma, Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer, Science and Technology, Skin Cancer
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Sunscreen shortage: Harvard expert says most people don't use enough
Premium Health News ServiceIf your summer reading list usually includes mysteries and the latest bestsellers, think about adding this selection: the label on your next bottle of sunscreen. Choosing the right sun protection and applying it properly are not only the most important...Tags: Sun-Damaged Skin, Harvard Medical School, Skin Damage, Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer, Dermatologists
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Bio: Hall Of Fame Coach Jim Calhoun
The Hartford CourantJim Calhoun and his obstinate ways arrived in Connecticut in May 1986, hired to turn around a lowly UConn men's basketball program that seemed destined to remain the laughingstock in a conference of national powers. "It's doable," he famously said of...Tags: Diabetes, Big East Conference, College Sports, Sports, National Invitation Tournament
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Celebrated chef gives back
WGN NewsApproaching medicine like preparing a meal. Getting the exact recipe for success and infusing alternative ingredients. A world-renowned chef gets world-class medical care, and now he's serving up a huge helping of philanthropy to say thank you! The...Tags: Lymphatic System, Next (restaurant), Health Treatments, Health, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Natural Perspectives: Battling skin cancer — and my HMO
I've been battling skin cancer for the past two months. More accurately, I've been battling my HMO to get my cancer removed. The good news is that surgery offered a complete cure for this type of cancer, and it is now gone. The bad news is that the...Tags: Skin Cancer, Health and Medical Professionals, Internists, Health and Medical Professionals, Chemosurgery
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Long-time coach fighting a different battle
University High's Chris Conlin was diagnosed with cancer last month, but the long-time high school coach is maintaining a positive outlook in an effort to beat it.
Conlin, University High's baseball coach for the past 23 years, learned he had squamous...Tags: University of California, Irvine, Biopsy, Chemotherapy, Diseases and Illnesses, Health Treatments
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Prairie Fare: Nourish and protect your skin
FARGO, N.D. - When I was young, sun tanning was a popular pastime among my peers during the warm summer months. My friends had a golden glow. However, I couldn't stand the heat, and I thought lying in the sun was boring. I stayed in the cool shade and...Tags: Colon, Self Tanning, Skin Cancer, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Calcium
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