Dermatologists and skin cancer experts, especially before and during the summer months, write articles and give speeches on the harmful effects of sun exposure on the skin: the risk for melanoma and other skin cancers and premature aging of the skin. Despite all efforts, beaches are filled with people tanning in the midday sun, streets are filled with people with a pink-red burnt or bronze skin and tanning salons are filled with clients. Why can’t we deliver our message? Tanning is harmful to our skin just like smoking is harmful to our lungs.

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. One person dies every hour from melanoma in the U.S. There are more than 76,250 estimated new cases of invasive melanoma in the U.S. annually resulting in over 9,180 deaths per year. It is the fifth and sixth most common cancer in men and women, respectively. If melanoma is diagnosed early, it is typically cured with surgery. However, advanced disease has a poor outcome and can lead to death.

(NAPSI)Cancer is one of the most widespread diseases and the leading cause of death worldwide. Nearly one in 24 Americans are living with some form of cancer, so chances are you know someone with the disease.

(BPT) - One in five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetime, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Melanoma, the most lethal form of skin cancer, has steadily increased over the past three decades – to the rate of one American dying an hour from it, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Detecting melanoma when it is most treatable is key to survival. Fortunately, you can take steps to reduce your risk of getting skin cancer, and improve your chances of catching it in its most curable stages.

(BPT) - The number of people living with type 2 diabetes continues to grow. In the United States, it is estimated that approximately 23 million Americans are currently living with the disease. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease and is a progressive and chronic condition. Patients should work with a health care professional to manage and monitor their disease.

(NAPSI)--It’s a bright idea to save your skin from the damage that can come from too much sun. Unprotected exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can put you at risk for skin cancer, which, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is the most common form of cancer in the United States.

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one person dies from skin cancer every hour in the United States — a good reason why everyone should schedule regular skin examinations. But you may ask, how do dermatologists know when a skin growth or mole needs to be removed?

In the past, every worrisome skin lesion required a biopsy, meaning a small piece of tissue was surgically removed and sent to a pathology laboratory. If the biopsy showed cancer, additional surgery was needed. Even today, surgical biopsy and removal continues to be the standard of care for skin cancer. Fortunately, we have newer techniques that enable us to not only catch skin cancers earlier but also to help us prevent unnecessary biopsies. Total body photography, digital dermoscopy mole monitoring as well as handheld dermoscopy lesion evaluation are some examples of this vital technology. Dr. Orit Markowitz speaks around the globe on these topics and each year directs the Mount Sinai Greater NY Dermoscopy course for dermatologists in the New York and New Jersey area who are trying to hone in on these new important diagnostic tools.

(StatePoint) Medical misdiagnoses may be a lot more common than many patients realize. According to a household survey commissioned by the National Patient Safety Foundation, of people who reported experiencing a medical error, 40 percent said the error was a misdiagnosis.

Mercy Medical Center, located in Rockville Centre in neighboring Nassau County, is holding two free events in September that Queens residents are invited to attend.

The first is a free prostate cancer screening, by appointment, that will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dr. Eric Thall, Mercy Medical Center’s director of urology, along with associates from his Advance Urology Centers of New York, will provide both prostate-specific antigen blood tests and digital rectal examinations in the Pre-Surgical Testing suite on the main floor of the hospital.

Infants: Seborrheic dermatitis, or “cradle cap,” is very common in infants. While the condition will generally pass with use of gentle cleansers, in severe cases a prescription medication may be necessary. It is also important not to confuse run-of-the mill cradle cap with a true fungal infection.

Your skin changes as you get older. Many factors influence this change, including sun exposure, genetics, age, and your choice of skin care.

Your skin changes as you get older. Many factors influence this change, including sun exposure, genetics, age, and your choice of skin care.

Your skin changes as you get older. Many factors influence this change, including sun exposure, genetics, age, and your choice of skin care.

Well, Mr. Bloomberg does not have a 311 for this one. We all know the old dermatology adage — “If it’s wet, dry it. If it’s dry, wet it. And, if you don’t want it, don’t touch it!” So it goes that abstinence is the best policy for avoiding sexually transmitted diseases. But, what if you hooked up with that person in the club last night? I offer some definitions and some need-to-know facts:

Well, Mr. Bloomberg does not have a 311 for this one. We all know the old dermatology adage — “If it’s wet, dry it. If it’s dry, wet it. And, if you don’t want it, don’t touch it!” So it goes that abstinence is the best policy for avoiding sexually transmitted diseases. But, what if you hooked up with that person in the club last night? I offer some definitions and some need-to-know facts:

Well, Mr. Bloomberg does not have a 311 for this one. We all know the old dermatology adage — “If it’s wet, dry it. If it’s dry, wet it. And, if you don’t want it, don’t touch it!” So it goes that abstinence is the best policy for avoiding sexually transmitted diseases. But, what if you hooked up with that person in the club last night? I offer some definitions and some need-to-know facts:

Well, Mr. Bloomberg does not have a 311 for this one. We all know the old dermatology adage — “If it’s wet, dry it. If it’s dry, wet it. And, if you don’t want it, don’t touch it!” So it goes that abstinence is the best policy for avoiding sexually transmitted diseases. But, what if you hooked up with that person in the club last night? I offer some definitions and some need-to-know facts:

Melanoma is the deadliest and most preventable skin disease. It is a skin cancer arising from melanocytes, skin cells that carry pigment also know as melanin, which gives skin its color. Melanocytes are the cells that also form benign (non-cancerous) moles known as nevi. The distinction between harmless moles and potentially deadly melanoma can be challenging even for the most experienced dermatologists.

Skin cancer can be largely divided into two categories: melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC). NMSC are the most common cancers in humans, with 2 million cases diagnosed in the United States in 2004. It is estimated that one out of five Americans will develop a skin cancer in their lifetime. The number of NMSC has been increasing at the rate of 3 to 8 percent per year in U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia.

At the Healthy Living Forum held last week in Jamaica, dietician Claudette Clark stressed the importance of including fiber in your daily diet. By including more fiber in your meals, she explained, you will lose weight, lower your cholesterol and calories and reduce risk for diseases such as colon cancer and diverticulitis (a common inflammation of the intestinal wall).

There is encouraging news in the fight against cancer.

The New Parkway Hospital announced that it is now offering minimally invasive, computer assisted, stereotactic percutaneous breast biopsy. Stereotactic breast biopsy is an alternative to open or surgical biopsy. A sample of suspect breast tissue is precisely located with a computer guided imaging system and removed with a needle. This procedure is completed on an outpatient basis with a minimal amount of discomfort and recovery time.

“Once you go robotic, you don’t go back,” said Dr. Felix Badillo, a urologist and chief of robotics at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset.

For cancer patients undergoing treatment, the change in their appearance can be so devastating they stop going outside. But a makeover program at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park is helping women with cancer change the way they feel by changing the way they look.

In an effort to increase early detection of prostate cancer, Queens Hospital Center is hosting free screenings in conjunction with visits by former New York Knicks players.

With the holidays fast approaching, now is the time to spruce up your current look before you hit the party circuit. Surprise family and friends with a new look that you can maintain well into the New Year. It sounds simple, but where do you start?