Many young women take pride in their beautifully tanned skin in summer time. Very few is aware of the risk associated with tanning and excessive Sun exposure. It is true that you can develop skin cancer later in life if you don’t take care of your skin while young. Skin cancer is the most common [...]
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Skin cancer is almost 100 percent curable
To most people’s surprise, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. About one million Americans get it each year. However, unlike many other kinds of cancers, very few people die directly from skin cancer. It is pretty much 100% curable if caught early and treated quickly. There’s a simple [...]
Protect Yourself from the Sun
Summer is a great time to have fun outdoors. It’s also a time to take precautions to avoid sunburns, which can increase your risk of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays appears to be the most important environmental factor [...]
Keep Your Skin Healthy
The best way to keep your skin healthy is to be careful in the sun. Limit time in the sun. Try to stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is when the sun’s rays are strongest. Don’t be fooled by cloudy skies. The sun’s rays can pass through clouds. You [...]
Skin Cancer Awareness
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. The main cause of skin cancer is the sun. Sunlamps and tanning booths can also cause skin cancer. Anyone can get cancer, but people with fair skin that freckles easily are at greatest risk. Skin cancer may be cured if it is [...]