The first Monday in May is Melanoma Monday, and the entire month is designated as National Melanoma Awareness Month. This is designed to raise awareness about the dangers of melanoma, a type of skin cancer. If left untreated, this form of skin cancer can spread rapidly to other areas of the body. It is important […]
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Do you know Melanoma?
May is Melanoma Awareness Month. It’s important to understand that melanoma skin cancer is a form of cancer that can be deadly if left unchecked. Many melanomas arise from existing moles, and checking for any suspicious looking moles can prevent melanoma development.
5 Skin Disorders that Designate June as their Awareness Month
People who have a skin disorder suffer all year. June is when many of the related organizations devote time to educating the public and discuss ways to fight them. Here are five disorders that hold various activities in June: Acne Awareness All month is National Acne Awareness Month. Often dismissed as a condition of adolescence, […]
National Melanoma Skin Cancer Month
May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Melanoma skin cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer in the United States. It’s never too early or too late to reduce your skin cancer risk.
Skin Cancer: What you need to know
Skin cancer is among the most diagnosed cancers each year that, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, affects one in five people in their lifetime. While some types of skin cancer can be treated effectively, other types, particularly melanoma, can be fatal. Types of Skin Cancer The three commonly diagnosed cancers are Basal Cell […]
Melanoma Monday
The first Monday of May is Melanoma Monday, designed to raise awareness about the dangers of melanoma, which is an aggressive form of skin cancer which often develops from an existing mole. If left untreated, melanoma can spread rapidly to other areas of the body. Did you know that melanoma: is the most deadly form […]
May is Melanoma Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that melanoma skin cancer is a common form of cancer in the United States. Fortunately, it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer and is treatable, but only if detected early. Preventing Skin Cancer Here are a few ways to prevent skin cancer: Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM. […]