Q: Recent reports show that male deaths due to skin cancer are increasing around the world. What do you think is going on, and how can we help men fare better?
Our annual magazine, The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal, shares advice from experts on skin cancer prevention, early detection and treatment, as well as stories from people who have experienced skin cancer. It also highlights our members, donors, programs and events that all support our efforts to fight the world’s most common cancer.
Q: Recent reports show that male deaths due to skin cancer are increasing around the world. What do you think is going on, and how can we help men fare better?
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