Skin Cancer Prevention - Broccoli Has Its Day In The Sun
Posted on March 8, 2008 - Filed Under Skin Cancer | Leave a Comment
As the population ages, more people, especially those with light complexions, are being diagnosed with and treated for skin cancer. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma. The most favorable kind is basal cell and melanoma is the most serious form.
Most skin cancers are caused by longstanding sun exposure. Also, as the ozone layer becomes more depleted, the incidence of skin cancer is anticipated to rise. Therefore, it makes sense to reduce sun exposure to minimize a person’s risk of developing skin cancer.
Traditional approaches are applying a thick coating of… Continue reading
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Posted on March 8, 2008 - Filed Under Lung Mesothelioma Asbestos | Leave a Comment
According to the American Cancer Society, today, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. In 2006, an estimated 162,460 deaths resulted from lung cancer, and of those deaths, an estimated 79,560 of those were women. At first glance, the numbers might not seem so alarming., but what is alarming is the fact that “between 1960 and 1990, deaths from lung cancer among women increased by more than 400%” (www.lungcancer.org). Do you need a moment to digest those statistics? I know I did.
In addition, to being the leading cause of cancer-related… Continue reading
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