On the Safe Side: 7 Medical Tests All Women Should Know About

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Mole Screening

Many women have had extensive exposure to the sun throughout their life. Regular screenings are an excellent way to try and combat melanoma, which is the deadliest form of skin cancer, as well as basal-cell and squamous-cell carcinomas, which are more common and nearly 100 percent curable when caught early.
Screenings involve having a doctor check all the moles and freckles on the body and scalp and possible ... more 

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Mole Screening

Many women have had extensive exposure to the sun throughout their life. Regular screenings are an excellent way to try and combat melanoma, which is the deadliest form of skin cancer, as well as basal-cell and squamous-cell carcinomas, which are more common and nearly 100 percent curable when caught early.
Screenings involve having a doctor check all the moles and freckles on the body and scalp and possible measure or remove some if they look suspicious for further testing. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, the American Cancer Society recommends professional skin examinations every year for people older than 40, and every 3 years for people ages 20 - 40.
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