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The Dark Side of Tanning Beds: One Woman's Story
From tanning-salon customer to skin-cancer patient in just four years, Kimberly Sanga's mission is to raise awareness of the health risks associated with indoor tanning. (more...)

“Rays Your Grade” in Sun Safety
Have your ever wanted to know just how well you're protecting yourself from the sun and how much you know about sun safety? Taking the “Rays Your Grade” survey will tell you.

After answering questions about your sun-safety habits, use of sunscreen, and knowledge of sun protection, you’ll receive a personalized "grade" based on your answers. You'll also get sun-safety tips and recommendations to help you do even better. What’s your grade?

2008 Fact Sheets Answer Commonly Asked Questions
Every year, research advances our knowledge of skin cancer and predictions about who will develop skin cancer change. In 2008, it is estimated that more than 1 million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed. The links below take you to the latest statistics:


An educational program brought to you by the American Academy of Dermatology.

An organ-transplant recipient should be screened for skin cancer before the transplant operation.

 

Organ Transplant Increases Risk of Skin Cancer

 

Patient Alert: New Study Finds Most Organ Transplant Patients are Unaware of their Increased Risk for Skin Cancer

See Daily UV Index Ratings in Your Area

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