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Shedding Light on Perceptions of Indoor Tanning

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Knowledge about the ill effects of this practice is rising, but so is usage among the young.

PEComas: A Recently Described Tumor to Keep in Mind

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Increased awareness of this tumor type will help us avoid misdiagnosis and needless anxiety.

Primary Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphomas: Radiotherapy or Chemotherapy?

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Analysis by WHO-EORTC type identified which lymphomas can be effectively treated by radiotherapy alone and which need more-aggressive treatment.

Geographic Variation, UV Exposure, and Risk for Skin Cancer

Risk for squamous cell cancer was associated strongly with living in states where the UV index is high.

Atypical Genital Nevi

Awareness of a unique subtype of pigmented vulvar lesion will prevent misdiagnosis of melanoma.

SCC of the Vulva Associated with HPV Infection

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The incidence of HPV-associated SCC of the vulva is increasing.

Geographic Variation and Skin Cancer

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Residence in sunny or high-altitude locales increased risks for basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas in a large cohort.

"I’ve Told You a Hundred Times" Works for Sun Protection

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In Australia, after years of educational efforts, more folks have taken to covering up while playing outdoors.

Melanoma-Initiating Cells and Therapy

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Specific targeting of tumor-initiating cells may allow us to eradicate cancers resistant to systemic therapy.

Origin of Merkel Cell Carcinomas No Longer Murky

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Eight of 10 Merkel cell tumors tested showed the presence of a novel polyomavirus.

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