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The Skin

The skin is the body's largest organ. It protects against heat, light, injury, and infection. It helps control body temperature. It stores water and fat. The skin also makes vitamin D. (More)

General Information

All About Skin Cancer Skin Cancer - What You Need to Know (National Cancer Institute) Melanoma (More)

The Body

Anatomy of the Skin Fair Skin Cancer Risks Malignant Melanoma - Image (More)

Complications

Brain Metastases Chemotherapy Side Effects Coping With the Side Effects of Cancer Treatment (American Cancer Society) (More)

Symptoms and Tests

Skin Cancer Symptoms and Tests Atypical Moles: How to Recognize (American Academy of Dermatology) Biopsy (More)

Treatment

Mohs Surgery – A Treatment For Skin Cancer Treatments for Skin Cancer About Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Patient Education Video - Video (American College of Mohs Surgery) (More)

Staying Healthy

Gimme Shelter: How to Protect Yourself from the Sun Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment (National Cancer Institute) Fair Skin Cancer Risks (More)

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