skin cancer

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Bleeding moles and skin checks

Dermatologist Dr. Jason Sluzevich discusses the importance of skin checks and talking to your health care provider if you notice changes in your moles.

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Mayo study validates melanoma test to help some patients avoid surgical biopsy

Researchers validated a diagnostic test for melanoma that combines genetic information from a skin biopsy with other characteristics to show whether patients are at risk of their cancer spreading.

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Knowing your risk for skin cancer may limit unhealthy behaviors

Findings from a recent Mayo Clinic study suggest that knowledge of skin cancer risk could influence risky behavior, such as tanning bed use.