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Protecting Yourself from Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and it’s on the rise. Did you know that it is mostly preventable, and can often be cured if it is caught early enough? Learn how to protect yourself from skin cancer and recognize its early warning signs.

Saving your skin

Seeking shade can help protect you from skin cancer. But there are other ways to reduce your risk.

Spotting it early

Know your skin! It’s the key to catching skin cancer early. And early detection increases the chance of a cure.

Warning bells: actinic keratosis

Actinic keratosis is a warning sign of skin cancer. Learn to recognize it and how it may be treated.

Are you at risk for skin cancer?

No one has a crystal ball, but there are a few ways to tell if there may be skin cancer in your future.