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Need for Skin Cancer Exam Increases with Age
If you are 50 years of age or older, a full-body skin cancer examination could save your life. The risk of developing skin cancer appears to increase significantly around 50. With early detection and proper treatment, the cure rate for skin cancer averages 95%. (more...)

Free Skin Cancer Screenings
Getting checked for skin cancer becomes more important with each passing year. As we age, the risk of developing this common cancer increases. Skin cancer also may become more difficult to notice as we age. A suspicious lesion may be mistaken for an age spot. Skin cancer also tends to appear in more unique shapes and sizes in mature skin than in younger skin, making screenings increasingly important. If you have not had a skin cancer screening in the past year, you may want to take advantage of the Academy’s program that offers free skin cancer screenings nationwide. Many of these screenings are held during May. To learn more, visit Free Skin Cancer Screenings.

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