Early detection through regular skin exams can greatly reduce the number of deaths from melanoma. Here is how to do a skin self-exam:

• Check yourself after a shower in a well-lighted room, use a full-length mirror and a hand-held mirror.
• Start by checking the moles and birthmarks...
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The Melanoma Program at Huntsman Cancer Institute is a comprehensive service for skin cancer and melanoma prevention, diagnosis, and care. From their website users will find information on skin cancer screening, mole mapping, skin biopsy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and treatment.
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