Cancer Center of Excellence
Whether you or a loved one has just been diagnosed with cancer,
or you wish to do everything you can to avoid the disease,
the Cancer Center of Excellence provides you with all the
information and resources you will need. Here, you can read an introduction
to what cancer is and how and why it develops;
take an in-depth look at a certain type of cancer;
glance through an explanation of a particular treatment or diagnostic procedure;
get information about the latest in cancer research;
or learn what you can do to reduce your risk of developing cancer.
Protect Your Skin: How to Avoid Sun Exposure
Although you may feel healthier with a bit of a tan, your skin sure doesn't! The sunlight that warms our bones and makes flowers grow contains UV radiation. Too much UV radiation can damage the skin.
Last reviewed November 2003
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