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Skin Cancer

imageThe sun and tanning beds produce ultraviolet (UV) rays that can permanently damage your skin over time. The least common but most serious form of skin cancer is melanoma. About one person dies each hour in the United States due to melanoma.  To get answers to all your skin cancer questions, visit our list of Recommended Sites




Are tanning bed regulations changing? Listen to the following clip from Dr. Brian McDonough.



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Preventing skin cancer doesn’t mean you have to stay inside all summer and stop enjoying the outdoors. It just means being careful and taking steps to keep your skin healthy.  PhillyHealthInfo.org is here to help you get answers to your questions and find skin cancer resources in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County. Our health services list in the blue box on the right side of the page is a good place to start.






Map IconLocal Health Services For
Skin Cancer

Find support groups, organizations, hospitals, hotlines, classes, screenings, government services, and treatment centers all over the Delaware Valley.
Abramson Cancer Center - University of Pennsylvania Health System
American Association for Cancer Research
American Cancer Society of Southeastern Pennsylvania

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Skin Cancer

Lectures, health fairs, classes, conferences, screenings and seminars are a great way to learn more about your health.

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