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FDA approves new life-extending drug for the treatment of melanoma

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Yervoy is the first melanoma drug to receive FDA approval in 13 years, and is proven to extend overall survival and improve the quality of life for advanced stage melanoma patients and those with metastasis.

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Daily use of sunscreen prevents melanoma

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A new study proves that melanoma can be prevented by daily use of sunscreen. What type of sunblocks should you use and are they available in Costa Rica?

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Avoid Tanning Beds And Use Sun Block To Prevent Skin Cancer

Featured Columnist – Health Ileana Alfaro Certified Dermatologist With thousands of new cases diagnosed annually and increasing numbers daily, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world, even above breast and prostate cancer. Melanoma is not the only risk of UV light overexposure. Also linked to UV exposure are basal and squamous cell [...]

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