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Date:5/4/2009

almon), fruits, whole grains, and flax seed.
  • Taking recommended daily doses of anti-oxidant supplements, including beta carotene, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin E and fish oils (also known as EPA).
  • Drink one to two glasses of red wine a day. Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in the skins of grapes (part of the plant's immune system), has potent anti-cancer properties and becomes concentrated in red wine during the fermentation process.
  • Avoiding other forms of alcohol other than red wine, as alcohol in general is detrimental to a person's health in many ways and suppresses the immune system.

    • "I always tell my melanoma patients to remain hopeful and vigilant, and see your dermatologist regularly," added Dr. Rogers. "Even if you beat melanoma once, you have an increased risk of getting another one in the future. With melanoma, you can never let your guard down."

    Monday, May 4, is Melanoma Monday(R) and the official launch of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month(R). Visit www.melanomamonday.org to find out how to perform a skin self-exam, download a body mole map to track changes in your skin and find free skin cancer screenings in your area. For more information on skin cancer, go to the "SkinCancerNet" section of www.skincarephysicians.com, a Web site developed by dermatologists that provides patients with up-to-date information on the treatment and management of disorders of the skin, hair and nails.

    Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 15,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosi
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