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What You Need to Know About Skin Cancer

WHAT Y OU NEED TO KNOVW ABOUT SKIN CANCER SKIN CANCER STATISTICS 1 in 5 people in the U.S. will develop skin cancer at some point The most common form of cancer in the U.S. is skin cancer More than 3.5 million cases in over 2 million people are diagnosed each year Each year, there are more new skin cancer cases than breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers combined 90% OF NON-MELANOMA CANCERS ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO UV RADIATION OTHER CANCERS SKIN CANCER TYPES OF SKIN CANCER THE MOST COMMON FORM OF SKIN CANCER IS BASAL CELL CARCINOMA • About 2.8 million cases per yéar (millions) • Doesn't usually spread, but can be disfiguring if left untreated SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA IS THE 2ND MOST COMMON FORM OF SKIN CANCER 200% pout 700,000 cases per year • 200% increase in the last 30 years in the U.S. MELANOMA IS THE DEADLIEST FORM OF SKIN CANCER • 1 person dies from it • 86% of cases are attributable every 57 minutes to UV radiation SKIN CANCER SIGNS TO WATCH OUT FOR CHECK MOLES AND OTHER SKIN IRREGULARITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING : A Asymmetry, especially in a mole that used to be symmetrical Borders that are irregular, blurry, or jagged Color variations in a single mole mm Diameter of more than 6 millimeters, or about the size of a pencil eraser •E Evolution in size, shape, or color of a mole RISK FACTORS FOR SKIN CANCER Fair skin that tends to freckle and burn easily A family history of the disease A history of having sunburns, especially at a young age Having blue or green eyes Having many moles of a certain type ADVANCED INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: DERMATOLOGY and Cosmetic Surgery Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Dr. Matt Leavilt, Founder & CEO www.myadvancedderm.com Sources: http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-facts http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/basal-cell-carcinoma http://www.cancer.org/cancer/skincancer-melanoma/detailedguide/ melanoma-skin-cancer-signs-and-symptoms http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/risk_factors.htm

What You Need to Know About Skin Cancer

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ABCDE—it’s not the beginning of the alphabet; it’s a list of characteristics to look for when checking moles and other skin irregularities. Get the details by checking out this Florida infograph...

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