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Key signs and symptoms of cancer More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Brian Heins | permalink
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Here are some of the key signs and symptoms of cancer.
For further reading: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-symptoms ^[1]

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How to Tell If a Black Spot on the Face Is Skin Cancer | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Douglas Hubbard | permalink
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According to the Mayo Clinic, skin cancer is on the rise. There are three types of skin cancer: basil cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, but if you detect it early, treatment can be successful. The areas most likely to have spots are the scalp, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms,...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_4869353_tell-spot-face-skin-cancer.html ^[2]

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Slideshow: Precancerous Skin Lesions and Skin Cancer More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Stavro Vitiello | permalink
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Like many cancers, skin cancers -- including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma -- start as precancerous lesions. These precancerous lesions are changes in skin that are not cancer, but could become cancer over time. Learn to spot the early warning signs of skin cancer. It can be cured if it’s found and treated early.
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/ss/slideshow-skin-lesions-and-cancer ^[3]

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Early Cancer Detection and Treatment: Get the Facts More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Simonoo | permalink
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Learn about cancer detection - symptoms, exams, diagnosis and treatment for different types of cancer on MedicineNet.com

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/cancer_detection/article.htm ^[4]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 5 month(s) ago

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1. http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-symptoms

2. http://www.ehow.com/how_4869353_tell-spot-face-skin-cancer.html

3. http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/ss/slideshow-skin-lesions-and-cancer

4. http://www.medicinenet.com/cancer_detection/article.htm