Health Insight
skin cancer
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Differentiating between Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers
Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada. Every year, over 80,000 Canadians are diagnosed with skin cancer.
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In Canada, 1,999 Melanomas Went Undiagnosed since the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic is felt beyond the immediate impact of the virus itself. The volume of patients that flooded hospitals and healthcare facilities prevented many would-be patients from visiting their health care teams for regular appointments, including skin checks. A global survey of over seven hundred dermatologists estimates twenty-one percent of early-stage...
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After Beating Skin Cancer, the Holiday Season Takes On New Meaning
Treatment options for melanoma depend on its stage and location. In August 2015, Lyall Woznesensky noticed what he thought was a blood blister on his chest. He poked it and blood came out. When it came back, his wife, Debbie, told him he better go to the doctor. His doctor sent him for a biopsy....
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Sun’s Harmful Rays Spoiling the Fun? Here’s a Great Way to Stay Safe
Leading Canadian sunscreen brand provides trusted sun protection for Canadian families — rain or shine. Spending time outdoors is an accessible way to reduce stress and stay physically active. But while absorbing some necessary vitamin D, it’s important to stay protected from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, no matter the season. Damaging UVA rays...