| Over 1,000,000 skin cancer cases are diagnosed | | | | 3] There are two types of Ultraviolet rays UVA |
| every year. Before I delve more into the topic, I | | | | and UVB. Recent study shows that both can |
| would like to show you some figures (source: | | | | cause skin cancer. Hence, it is suggested to take |
| cdc.gov website): | | | | adequate protection to prevent both types of UV |
| 1] 30,544 men and 23,248 women were | | | | rays. |
| diagnosed with melanoma in 2005 in the United | | | | 4] UV ray is not the only cause of skin cancer. |
| States | | | | Some people may inherit the disease from their |
| 2] In 2005, 5,283 men and 3,062 women died of | | | | parents and ancestors. Such cancers take place |
| skin cancer in the United States alone | | | | when children inherit abnormal genes from parents |
| Figures are frightening, aren’t they? However, | | | | and as a result of which skin cells start growing |
| there is a word of relief too. Research has | | | | abnormally – in a malignant order. |
| proved that people can avoid skin cancer by | | | | 5] Three types of skin cancer are there: Basal Cell |
| taking adequate protection from UV ray. | | | | Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and |
| Few facts about Skin Cancer: | | | | Melanoma. Skin cancer treatment depends on the |
| 1] Symptoms of skin cancer may not be visible | | | | type of cancer you are suffering from. |
| immediately after the victim gets exposed to | | | | How to protect yourself from UV rays: |
| excessive sunlight and ultraviolet rays; it may | | | | Avoid sunlight from 10 am through 4 pm as much |
| take years for the symptoms to become | | | | as possible – this is the time period when |
| prominent. Hence, even if there is no visible sign | | | | sunlight remains strongest in summer. If you avoid |
| of skin cancer on your body, you may have been | | | | sunlight you are safe. Unfortunately, it is almost |
| victimised already. Take all the precautions; | | | | impossible to avoid UV 100%. You may need to |
| negligence can be detrimental to your health. | | | | go out in the sun in summer; in such cases, wear |
| 2] Children are more vulnerable because they get | | | | something protective that helps you pass up UV |
| engaged in more outdoor activities than adults. It | | | | rays. |
| has been reported that more than 50% of total | | | | Use sunscreens to protect your skin from sun |
| sunlight exposure of an adult takes place in | | | | burn and blisters. UV rays not only cause cancer, |
| childhood. Hence, take due care of your children. | | | | but it may damage your skin irreversibly and can |
| Consult a dermatologist to know about skin | | | | make your skin look older than your actual age. |
| cancer prevention; prevention is always better | | | | Sunscreens with UV protection can help you avoid |
| than cure. | | | | sunburn and skin cancer as well. |
| However, it does not mean that adults do not | | | | You can also consult dermatologists to know how |
| need protection. All individuals must follow | | | | to protect your family and yourself from skin |
| whatever is needed to protect themselves from | | | | cancer; they may prescribe something suitable for |
| this deadly disease. | | | | the climate you live in. |