Vietnam Veterans of America Inc.: FW: As skin cancer rates rise in U.S., so should awareness and prevention

Monday, November 2, 2015

FW: As skin cancer rates rise in U.S., so should awareness and prevention

Subject: As skin cancer rates rise in U.S., so should awareness and prevention
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2015 05:32:44 -0600
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As skin cancer rates rise in U.S., so should awareness and prevention

11/02/2015

As skin cancer rates rise in U.S., so should awareness and prevention

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. Research has shown that one in five Americans will develop some form of the disease in their lifetime. These facts make it crucial to be aware of skin cancer risks and to understand the importance of prevention and early detection, according to Army Maj. Laurel Stearns, dermatologist at the John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Sailors integrate medical, Marine martial arts training

Sailors with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducted combat lifesaver and tactical casualty combat care training while integrating the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and patrolling exercises at the Goettge Memorial Field House training area here, recently.