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Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month

Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month


With all the self tanners why would you continue to expose yourself to harmful UV rays? Worried about streaks, worried about discoloration, what you should be worried about is cancer. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States with more than one million new cases diagnosed each year.

Every time you get a sunburn your chances of developing skin cancer becomes greater. That is why it is important to look for any change in moles, freckles or a new growth that will not heal. So next time you want to hit the pool make sure you have the proper sunscreen that protects against UV rays and try to stay under that umbrella.

April 2008
Sources: Health Day and Skin Cancer Foundation

 

Feature Stories

Are you getting burned by your sunscreen?

Atlanta women still carries emotional scars from skin-cancer battle

Some helpful hints for protecting yourself from sun’s harmful rays

Related Information

How to choose the best sunscreen

Your sunless tanning guide

Related Resources

American Academy of Dermatology

Skin Cancer Foundation

Medline Plus

 

 

 



 

 
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