Sun Safety

Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It has many roles and takes on jobs such as temperature control and protection from germs. While you may enjoy the summer and being out in the sun, don't forget to protect your skin.

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can be caused when you don’t take proper care of your skin. It can be curable if found early, so be sure to look for new spots on your skin each month. Talk to your doctor about skin exams. You can keep skin cancer from spreading to other parts of your body by taking steps to care for your skin.

Skin Cancer: The Facts

Skin cancer is the most common of all types of cancers. Melonoma is only one type of skin cancer, accounting for less than 5% of all cancer deaths but causes the greatest number of skin cancer deaths. Learn more about the facts of skin cancer.

The Importance of Sunscreen

If you regularly soak up the sun's rays without proper protection, you could be setting yourself up for serious skin damage. The sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can begin to harm within only 15 minutes of being outside, even on cloudy and cool days. Learn more about the importance of sunscreen.

Monthly Self-exams for Your Skin

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The good news is most types of skin cancer are curable if found early. Learn about your own pattern of moles, freckles, blemishes and other marks on the skin so you can notice changes during monthly self-exams. Learn more about monthly self-exams for your skin.