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1. I have recently had radiotherapy for a skin cancer (a rodent ulcer). My specialist says the treatment has worked but that in future I should be careful about too much sun. This advice is a bit vague - can you give me some guidance?

last reviewed: 01.07.2004

2. Can using sunscreens prevent skin cancer?

last reviewed: 01.07.2004

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