Best Reasons to Get a Skin Cancer Screening Today
Skin cancer is a common disease since so many of us are out in the sun, especially during the summer. It also can be a hard one to detect. Core Dermatology offers periodic free skin cancer screenings. Below, learn some great reasons to get a skin cancer screening, and stop by today!
The Most Common Type of Cancer in the United States
Most people don’t know that skin cancer is the most common type of skin cancer in the United States with more than five million cases diagnosed every year. Everyone who goes in the sun (which is all of us) is at risk for developing skin cancer.
Appear in Unlikely/Unseen Locations
Since your skin covers every area of your body, skin cancer can appear in any location. Skin cancer can be hard to detect, especially if it is in an area of your body that you can’t see very well. Skin cancer screenings check all over your body to catch anything abnormal that might be there.
Early Detection is Crucial to Treatment
While skin cancer is the most common type of skin cancer, it is one of the most treatable, especially if caught early. Regular skin cancer screenings are great ways to catch anything abnormal with your skin and have it checked out before it progresses.
Skin Damage is Cumulative
Damage to your skin is cumulative, meaning that the more you are in the sun, the greater your chance of developing skin cancer. Thus, older Americans should be screened on a regular basis. Using sunscreen every time you are in the sun is one of the best preventative steps you can make.
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