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Community Partners with Fresno State Football to Band Together to Beat Cancer

Together, we – Community Medical Centers and all the fighters in the Valley, including the Fresno State Bulldogs – are working harder than ever to beat cancer.
 
That’s why Community Medical Centers has partnered with Fresno State football to Band Together to Beat Cancer as the official game sponsor for the Bulldogs’ Oct. 27 meeting with Hawaii at Bulldog Stadium. 

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Prevent Skin Cancer Before It Starts

With an average of 270 days of sun each year in the Central Valley, preventing sun damage and lowering your risk of skin cancer is especially important. 

For nearly three decades, experts have been telling us to use sunscreen to protect ourselves from skin damage. But what exactly do you need to do? We're sharing tips on which sunscreen you should use, how often, and other ways you can protect yourself.

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Check Yourself for the ABCDE Signs of Melanoma

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer and melanoma is the most dangerous kind of skin cancer.  Luckily, if melanoma is diagnosed and treated early, it is almost always curable.

It’s up to all of us to stay vigilant in checking our moles. In fact, doctors recommend conducting a head-to-toe examination for suspicious moles every month.

But what exactly are you looking for?

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