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MAY IS SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Did you know that Vermont has the second highest incident rate of melanoma in the U.S.? May is skin cancer awareness month and by limiting sun exposure you can reduce your skin cancer risk.

Three Prevention Tips:
1. Cover up. Wear wide-brimmed hats, sun-protective clothing, and sunglasses.
2. Stay indoors between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. or seek shade.
3. Wear sunscreen, with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher.

Early detection promotes successful treatment, talk to your doctor about your screening options.

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Clinical Care

Patricia J. O'Brien, M.D. and patient

Clinical Trials are the new standard of care. Over the last year, the UVM Cancer Center had 104 clinical trials open with 672 patients enrolled.

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Research

Ted James, M.D.

From bench to bedside, our members are making discoveries that impact how we understand cancer at the cell, host, and population levels.

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Community Outreach

UVM Men's Hockey Team

This spring, the UVM Cancer Center in partnership with UVM Athletics are raising awareness about cancer screening and prevention and celebrating cancer patients and cancer research through the UVM Cancer Center's Rally Against Cancer games. 

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