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UV Safety Month

 

July is National Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month.  The purpose of the month is to raise awareness of the dangers of UV radiation and spread the word about how important it is to protect everyone’s skin from the harmful effects of UV rays. Ultraviolet radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation that comes from the sun […]

 

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Preventing and Treating the World’s Most Common Cancer

 

May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month.  With over 5 million cases diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is by far the most common cancer.  One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of their lifetime. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer.  […]

 

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UV Rays and Skin Cancer

 

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has named July as Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month.  The goal is to spread the word about how important it is to protect everyone’s skin from the harmful effects of UV rays. Radiation is the emission of energy from any source, and there are many types of radiation.  […]

 

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Skin Cancer Awareness Month

 

May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month.  The month is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the importance of skin cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with 5.4 million cases in more than 3.3 […]

 

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Understanding Skin Cancer

 

Kids are out of school, families are taking vacations, and more people are outside enjoying the warm weather.  It’s official, summer is here.  With summer fun comes summer sun, and it’s important to understand the effect the sun is having on our bodies. According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common […]

 

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Treating the World’s Most Common Cancer

 

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, the only international organization devoted solely to education, prevention, early detection, and prompt treatment of the world’s most common cancer, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime.  Skin cancer occurs when there are abnormalities in the cells that make up the skin.  […]

 

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Infographic: How to Spot Skin Cancer

 

 

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Radiation Therapy Treatment for Skin Cancer

 

According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, accounting for nearly half of all cancers in the United States.  More than 80,000 new cases of melanoma skin cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and early detection is critical for survival.  Skin cancer occurs when there […]

 

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