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Aug 5, 2007 10:50 am US/Eastern

Sunburned: Skin Cancer Exposed

Leading Doctors Discuss Detection, Treatment With CBS 2HD

by Dr. Holly Phillips
(CBS) Skin cancer is by far the most common cancer in the world. Over a million cases are diagnosed every year, and the vast majority are related to sun exposure.

For years people have been soaking up the sun with hardly a thought about the long-term consequences. Nearly 70 percent of Americans don't use any type of sun protection.

Now, more and more studies are revealing the adverse health effects the sun's rays can have on you.

In this CBS 2 special report on skin cancer, you'll find links to interviews with doctors speaking about skin cancer: how to prevent it, find it and treat it. You'll also find a link to a list of the most effective and inffective sunscreens.


Sunburned: Skin Cancer Exposed (Part I)
Sunburned: Skin Cancer Exposed (Part II)
Sunburned: Skin Cancer Exposed (Part III)
Sunburned: Skin Cancer Exposed (Part IV)


Sunburn: Full Interview with Dr. Andrew Alexis
Dr. Alexis, dermatologist, discusses melanoma and which groups are at risk.

Sunburn: Full Interview with Dr. Michael Albom
Dr. Albom discusses surgical treatments for cancer, as well as cancer prevention.

Sunburn: Full Interview with Dr. Jedd Wolchok
Dr. Wolchok of Memorial Sloan-Kettering discusses melanoma, the benefits of early treatment and treatment options after it spreads.

Sunburn: Full Interview with Dr. Michael Jones
Dr. Jones discusses the symptoms associated with different types of skin cancer.

Sunburn: Full Interview with Dr. Jim Allison
Dr. Allison, Chair of Immunology and Director of the Ludwig Center for Cancer Immunotherapy discusses the human immune system and treatments which promote an immune response against cancer cells.

Sunburn: Full Interview with Dr. Doris Day
Dr. Day discusses early detection of skin cancer.

Sunburn: Full Interview with Dr. Patrick L. Kinney
Dr. Kinney, Associate Professor at the Mailman School of Public Health of Columbia University discusses solar radiation and its effects.

Sunburn: Full Interview with Dr. Diane Madfes
Dr. Diane Madfes, General and Cosmetic Dermatologist, discusses how to use sun block properly.

Some Sunscreens May Be Hazardous To Your Health
Many sunscreens provide inadequate protection. CBS 2's Kirstin Cole reports.

List Of Effective And Ineffective Sunscreens
The non-profit Environmental Working Group investigated 785 different sunscreen products and compiled a list of the most effective and ineffective types.

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