Read More:http://www.healthuse.com/category/cancer/Skin Cancer By: Punit Dhawan About the Author www.healthuse.com: Health Use is a web site for all kinds of health and fitness related information, i start my web site on 3rd Aug 2008, and i hop visitor will get the information which they are looking for, I update my web site 8 to 12 time in a month, just because people get more information related health and...more
So, if you are faired haired and especially freckled, then you already know how easily you can burn. Too many burns and long periods of exposure to the sun, will also age your skin. Melanoma skin cancer, is dangerous, but if caught early it can be treated. Don't wait like my brother did..Find Melanoma Skin Cancer and Survive! By: Diane Palmer About the Author Find out theDeadly Mistake with Melanoma Skin cancer also check out...more
Skin cancer affects over one million Americans each and every year. Although the exact cause of skin cancer is not known, over exposure to the sun has been determined to be a leading factor. There are three basic types of skin cancer - basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.Of the three types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma is one of the most frequently seen and diagnosed. It is also one of the easiest to treat if detected early on.A basal cell carcinoma can pop up relatively anywhere on the body. However, the most common places to find a basal cell carcinoma are on places of the body that is exposed to the sun.Although anyone can develop a basal cell carcinoma, there are those that are at a higher risk. Higher risk people include:* Those that spend a lot of time in the sun* Those that are fair or light skinned* Men* Those that have weakened immune systems* Those that have family members that have had basal cell carcinomaSigns and symptoms of basal cell carcinoma include the following:* Scaly skin with white crusty edges that may have a sunken middle* Bumps that are shiny, pink, brown or dark and that will not go away* White patches on the skin that look...more
The exact cause of skin cancer is not known, however, studies have shown that over exposure to the harmful UV rays of the sun is a contributing factor. Approximately one million people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. There are three basic types of skin cancer. They are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma,...more
Of all the many forms of cancer, skin cancer is the most common type. Every year almost one million people are diagnosed with skin cancer. But, skin cancer is a preventable cancer. More than 90% of the disease is caused by over exposure to the damaging UV rays of the sun.To prevent skin cancer, all it requires is being cautious and careful when...more
Cancer - the dreaded "C" word that no one wants to have to deal with. There are many different types of cancer. The most common type of cancer in the United States is skin cancer. In fact, skin cancer is diagnosed in over one million Americans each year and causes over 10,000 deaths. However, it is also one of the most preventable cancers. With just a few precautions, you can avoid the risk of skin cancer.One way to avoid getting skin cancer is to lather on the sunscreen when you are headed outdoors. According to the American Cancer Society, you should use a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15. They also recommend that you reapply the sunscreen every two hours.Today there are many types of sunscreen in the forms of creams, oils, and now convenient sprays. So lather up and protect your skin.It is also important to try and avoid the peak hours of the sun. The harmful UV rays of the sun are strongest during the peak hours of 10am and 4pm. This is when the sun is directly overhead. UV rays have nothing to do with the heat or the brightness of the sun but rather with the angle of the sun's rays. So, be careful not to over do during those peak hours.Wearing...more
Every single year, more than 1,000,000 people are diagnosed with skin cancer in the United States. As with most disease, there are many things that people can do to avoid contracting skin cancer. In fact, the various types of skin cancer are one of...more
In modern times the media is full of dire warnings about the effects of global warming on our health and the environment. We are constantly hearing warnings about lack of food, more deserts, a shortage of food, melting glaciers and other threats. How...more
While it may be hard to believe, often times it's the areas of the body that aren't as exposed to the sun that are affected by skin cancer. Moreover, while this form of cancer may be prevalent, the number of deaths that result from it are actually...more
Regardless of what cancer you are talking about, they truth is they are all frightening. While there is no method of prevention that is surefire, there are behaviors and actions you can take to increase your likelihood of not getting cancer. While...more
The hig antioxidant content of the tomato is the key to its ablity to protect. Summer is a great time to enjoy fresh tomamtoes, but you need high levels of antioxidants through out the year. Oats and almonds provide a quallity level of whole form...more
To Find Skin Cancer Support is an important part of battling the cancer itself; an effective plan and support system can make the difference between a successful remission and non-successful outcome. Skin Cancer Resource's mission is exactly that; to...more