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It’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Learn how to protect yourself

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, afflicting nearly 5.4 million Americans annually, more than every other type of cancer diagnosis combined. Early diagnosis is an important factor, which contributes greatly to the degree of health effects. Performing a self-exam at least once a month has been shown to aid in early diagnosis. When examining, individuals should look for changes in symmetry, borders, color and size of moles or skin spots, which could indicate the presence of melanoma. If any of these indicators are present, individuals are urged to create an appointment with their primary healthcare provider. (Courtesy graphic)

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