Texas Panhandle has highest rates of melanoma

According to the CDC, the number of estimated deaths from melanoma is higher in the Texas Panhandle than in any other region in Texas. Because Texas summers bring sun with high temperatures and intense UV rays, health experts say it’s critical for people to protect their skin. Beyond sunburn, melanoma is the bigger risk. C. Anne Doughtie, M.D. MPH, surgical oncologist at T...

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