With summer months ahead, now’s the time to brush up on skin-cancer facts:
- The sun’s ultraviolet rays can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes.
- Nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer every year in the U.S.
- Skin cancer can be serious, expensive, and even deadly.
Fortunately, most skin cancers can be prevented: AWARE gives you an easy way to remember to protect yourself—and those you care about—from over-exposure:
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Avoid unprotected exposure to sunlight, including artificial sun (such as tanning beds).
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Wear sun-protective clothing including a long sleeve shirt, pants, hat, and sunglasses.
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Apply sunscreen of at least SPF15 every two hours—and more frequently if you’re taking part in water activities.
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Routinely examine your skin for changes, and report changes to your healthcare provider.
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Educate your family and community about how to stay sun AWARE.
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