MAY IS SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
May is the
perfect time of year to assess your risk of skin cancer and get everything you
need for summer sun protection. As the
weather warms, if you live north of the equator, you’ll start spending more
time outside, wearing short sleeved shirts and shorts---that means sun
damage. Decisions, or the lack of
decisions, that you make this summer can and will affect the future of your
skin’s potential for skin cancer. Take advantage of the high quality
“smorgasbord” of skin cancer prevention and detection resources available to
you.
USE SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AS A REMINDER TO THINK ABOUT YOUR SKIN CANCER RISK NOW!
· Plan
your sun protection strategy
·
Learn
how to do your own monthly skin exams
·
Figure
out if you’re at increased risk for skin cancer
·
Schedule
a PROFESSIONAL skin exam with your
provider if you think you’re at increased risk for skin cancer.
UVA, ultra violet rays, are out all day, all year at equal
intensity. There is less UVA in the morning and late afternoon. Try to schedule your outdoor activities when
there is little or no chance of skin damage.
