By THOC-Syndicated | May 10, 2021 | skin cancer | cancer, melanoma, skin, skin cancer, sunburn, sunscreen | Like | Leave a comment |
No. Anyone can get skin cancer. It’s more common among people with a light (fair) skin tone, but skin cancer can affect anyone. Skin cancer can affect both men and women. Even teenagers and, rarely, younger children can develop skin cancer.
By THOC-Syndicated | April 28, 2021 | skin cancer | skin, skin cancer, sun, sun safety, sunscreen | Like |
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. Too much sun can cause skin cancer. This video explains how to protect your skin from the sun.
By THOC-Syndicated | April 27, 2021 | skin cancer | cancer, skin, skin cancer, skin care, sun damage | Like | Leave a comment |
More than 9,000 Americans die of melanoma each year.
Rate of new cases of melanoma doubled from 1982 to 2011.
Using proven community prevention programs could avoid an estimated 21,000 new melanoma cases each year.
By THOC-Syndicated | March 23, 2021 | skin cancer | cancer prevention, skin cancer | Like | Leave a comment |
Protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation is important all year, not just during the summer or at the beach. UV rays from the sun can reach you on cloudy and hazy days, not just on bright and sunny days. UV rays also reflect off of surfaces like water, cement, sand, and snow. Indoor tanning (using a tanning bed,