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Home > Cancer and Treatments > Melanoma (Skin) Cancer May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention MonthThis month is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the importance of skin cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment, including basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma.There are more than 1 million skin cancers diagnosed each year in the United States. That's more than cancers of the prostate, breast, lung, colon, uterus, ovaries and pancreas combined. And the number of skin cancers has been on the rise for the past few decades. This page contains information about melanoma and skin cancer. Scroll down the page, or skip to the following topics:
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National Cancer Institute: General Information Intraocular (eye) Melanoma American Cancer Society; Melanoma American Cancer Society, Basal and Squamous Cell Skin Cancer
Screening and PreventionPrevention GuidelinesSince its inception in 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has always recommended using a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher as one important part of a complete sun protection regimen. Sunscreen alone is not enough, however. Most skin cancers are preventable. To protect yourself, follow these skin cancer prevention tips: Seek the shade, especially between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. Do not burn. Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths. Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours. Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses. Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months. Examine your skin head-to-toe every month. See your physician every year for a professional skin exam. Source: Skin Cancer Foundation Further Reading: Skin Cancer Screening Card: Be Smart About Your Skin, Know your ABCD's American Cancer Society: Don't Forget the Sunscreen American Academy of Dermatology - Performing a Skin Self-Exam National Cancer Institute - Skin Cancer Prevention
Learn more: Read the related press release Cancer Risk; Understanding the Puzzle
NewsMelanoma Incidence Among Young Women in the U.S. Is RisingRare skin tumor behaves differently than melanoma
Take ActionMake an appointmentSkin Cancer Program UM Cutaneous Oncology Clinic (MOH's Clinic) - Basal and Squamous Cell UM Kellog Eye Center-Retina, Uveitis, and Ocular Oncology 
Diana Tarnacki (above with husband, BillP) was diagnosed with ocular melanoma. She decided to participate
in the research study. Read her story Talk to a nurse Consider a Clinical Trial UMCC 0012 Study: Genes, Environment and Melanoma (GEM) UMCC 2-79 Study: Cancer Genetics Registry National Cancer Institute: Clinical Trials Melanoma
ResourcesInterferon Treatment for MelanomaNational Cancer Institute Resources General Information about Skin Cancer (non-melanoma) American Cancer Society Resources What's new in research for treating Melanoma Skin Cancer? American Academy of Dermatology Skin Cancer Foundation NCCN-National Comprehensive Cancer Network CDC-Center for Disease Control and Prevention AICR-American Institute for Cancer Research American College of MOH's Surgery |
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