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Skin Cancer Facts |
Did you know that
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Almost all skin cancers are preventable.
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Most skin cancers are curable if treated early.
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The most dangerous form of skin cancer is Melanoma. If found early it is curable, but can kill if it is detected late.
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In Leeds Grenville and Lanark, both the number of new cases and the number of deaths caused by skin cancer has climbed steadily over the past 30 years.
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Those who do use sunscreen often use it incorrectly. See Also: Understanding Sunscreens
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The amount of sun exposure is cumulative
that means the more time you spend in the sun, the more skin damage that is done and the greater your risk for developing skin cancer in the future.
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There is generally a lag time of 10-30 years for the clinical appearance of skin cancer to occur, therefore
early prevention is extremely important.
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