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“Natural menopause” begins after a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 months in a row. It occurs around the age of 51. Menopause is not just a biological event. It is a very personal experience. Some feel fearful that menopausal symptoms will lower their overall sense of well-being, productivity, and self-worth. Symptoms include:

In observance of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Fidelis Care is sharing sun safety tips. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Over 95% of skin cancers can be successfully treated if they are found early. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Each year in New York State, more than 4,000 people are diagnosed with melanoma and nearly 500 New Yorkers die from it. Anyone can develop melanoma. It can appear anywhere on the body. It may be a new spot or a change in a mole or freckle. Melanoma can be caused by getting too much ultraviolet (UV) light. This can be from the sun or from sources such as indoor tanning. It is important to find and treat melanoma early, so it does not spread to other parts of the body.