My shoulders have freckles....do yours?
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month!
1 in every 5 Americans will develop #skincancer by age 70.
BUT! when caught early, melanoma has a 99% 5-year survival rate
Together we can make a difference. Spread the word.
#May#skincancerawareness
May is the perfect month to promote awareness the most! More people are venturing outside and soaking up the UV Rays.
PLEASE help us educate about the dangers of Melanoma, how to prevent and teach your kids great sun habits to last a lifetime.
https://t.co/oXjbNQCR1f
We did it! We made our first milestone, now let's get to the next one - 300 signatures over the weekend! Take the Pledge to wear #sunscreen 365 days a year: https://t.co/gu5qLbDzi5 #stepoutAGAINSTmelanoma#MelanomaAwarenessMonth
A review of two popular skin screening apps found that they are not a suitable replacement for a traditional skin exam. The best use for your smartphone when it comes to skin health? Call your doctor and schedule an exam. https://t.co/lvEsZUZaMd
Happy birthday to those born in March! Now is the perfect time to schedule your annual skin check to make sure your birthday suit is healthy!! #projectbirthdaysuit#getyourskinchecked
A powerful @ACSCAN survivor story about the dangers of indoor tanning devices, the increased risk of #melanoma, and why we urge PA lawmakers to support #NoTeenTanPA https://t.co/ZgsfMYOYJn
Are you at risk for skin cancer? This easy quiz can help you understand the relationship between skin types and the risk for developing #skincancer. https://t.co/CV0A9Yvwhb
#Skincancer comes in many forms. Here's an easy summary of the basics about the three most common types: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. #WellnessWednesday https://t.co/wNypgpYcc4
Treatment for Melanoma could be more effective if combined with a well-known drug for rheumatoid arthritis.
The study, by scientists at UEA found that in mice, using the two treatments together almost completely stopped the growth of a melanoma tumor.
https://t.co/wd0KVIxazI
"This is a simple, elegant test. It's quantitative rather than subjective, and it may be able to add value to predictions about disease progression," said Dr. Thomas Kupper, chair of the Department of Dermatology at the Brigham. #melanoma https://t.co/Hw18IlhFUQ
Short periods of intense UV EXPOSURE during winter vacation are linked to SKIN CANCER.
UV rays are stronger at higher altitudes - Fresh white snow reflects up to 88% of the sun’s UV rays, almost doubling a person’s UV exposure.
#sunscreen
Your first line of defense against sun damage is clothing. Covering up is easier in the winter (it’s cold!) but the face, head and neck tend to remain exposed year-round, and this is where most skin cancers occur. #WednesdayWisdom