Tips On…Skin Cancer: How to Protect Yourself

Each year an estimated 1.2 million cases of skin cancer are reported. But most of these cases are curable with early detection and proper treatment.

• Try to stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are strongest.
• Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays and has a SPF of 15 or greater.
• Wear protective, tightly woven clothing.
• Self-examination of the entire body using a full-length mirror in a brightly lit room is the best way to discover any signs of skin cancer that may require a physician’s attention.
• See your doctor if you notice any suspicious marks or changes in your skin.