Before May comes to close, I'd like to mention that May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. With summer approaching, it is super important to educate people on the dangers of skin cancer, and share facts to help save people's lives.
Skin cancer is America's most common cancer, but can also be prevented.
The three main kinds of skin cancer are:
Basal Cell Carcinoma - the most common form of skin cancer, with around 3.6 million cases diagnosed in the US every year.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma - this cancer arises from so called squamous cells, which are cells on the outer most layer of the skin.
Melanoma - the most dangerous form of this disease. Melanomas can be very hard to treat, which is why it is important to catch signs early on.
All in all, skin cancer can be very dangerous so it is important to learn more about what it actually is and how to avoid it. If you have any questions or see unusual skin changes on your body, please visit a dermatologist which is a doctor that specializes in skin cancer.
Picture from Dr. Priya Tiwari's website
Information from the Skin Cancer Foundation
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