Skin Cancer
More than 1 million cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year and experts estimate one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Nearly one American dies of melanoma every hour. Although skin cancer typically is an adult's disease, it has its start in childhood sun exposure.
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Doctors don't always know why someone gets cancer. But when it comes to skin cancer, one cause is well known – the sun.
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It's important to protect yourself from the sun to help decrease your risk for skin cancer.
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When sunburn does happen, it can be very painful but there are things you can do for relief.
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Skin cancer is rare in kids, but it can happen and it’s on the increase so you need to know what to look for.
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Melanoma is the deadliest of the three main types of skin cancer. When it comes to checking your skin, watch for the ABCDE's of melanoma.
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If you catch skin cancer early, it's very treatable.
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Skin Cancer: How the Sun Can Hurt Your Skin
