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Avoid the sun at peak times during the day
Seek shade whenever possible
Wear sunglasses and sun-protective clothing
Wear a wide-brimmed hat
Wear sunscreen
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Ask your doctor about...
During routine visits, ask about:
- When and how often you need to do a skin self-exam
- How often you need to see the doctor for routine skin checks
- Your risks for skin cancer and how to reduce them
If you find a skin lesion, ask:
- If the finding is normal or if it requires more investigation
- If a referral to a dermatologist is needed
- If you will need a skin biopsy
If you are diagnosed with skin cancer, ask your doctor:
- To go over the biopsy pathology report and explain what it all means
- To explain what tests you can expect and to describe the staging process
- To explain the treatment options and which may be most appropriate
- To tell you about any clinical trials that may help
- To explain how to manage pain and discomfort caused by the treatments and the skin cancer itself
- To advise how often you should return to the office for follow-up visits
- To go over symptoms that indicate the cancer has come back and what to do if it does
More on Skin Cancer Detecting and Diagnosing Skin Cancer
Managing Lymphedema After Cancer Treatment
In the Encyclopedia: Skin cancer, non-melanoma
Kaposi's sarcoma
Malignant melanoma
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Sunburn
This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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