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The Warning Signs of Skin Cancer

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Post Date : Monday February 18 2013

Skin cancers -- including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma -- often start as changes to your skin. They can be new growths or precancerous lesions -- changes that are not cancer but could become cancer over time.

An estimated 40% to 50% of fair-skinned people who live to be 65 will develop at least one skin cancer.

Skin cancer can be cured if it's found and treated early. Learn to spot the early warning signs by checking out this Web MD slideshow.

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