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Skin Cancer – What you need to know…..
Melanoma is increasing faster than any other cancer in the
United Sates. Over 51,000 new cases are reported to the American
Cancer Society each year. If diagnosed and removed while it
is still thin and limited to the outermost skin layers, it
is almost 100% curable. Once the cancer advances and spreads
to other parts of the body it is hard to treat and can be
deadly. Recently, there was an article written in the Mercury
News that skin cancer is being linked to risk of forming other
diseases. Dr. Carol Rosenburg of Evanston-Northwestern Healthcare
did a study involving 92,835 post-menopausal women.
Even after considering other factors that influence
cancer risk; smoking, weight and education level, she still
found an increased risk of getting other cancerous diseases
associated with skin cancer.
In the past 10 years, it was rare to see someone under 40
with melanoma. Today, because of environmental factors,
like the thinning of the ozone layer, there are more reported
cases of people in their 20’s and 30’s with melanoma. There
are more deaths from skin cancer than any other cancer
related diseases.
We have a misconception that if we are not the typical sun
worshipper, we are safe. WRONG,
78% of our sun exposure is done while we are driving in the
car and just walking outside.
What to do to protect
yourself……
WEAR SUNSCREEN EVERYDAY!!!! Use at least an SPF 15 on your
face and hands and if your body is going to be exposed to
the sun put it all over. If you are a sun worshiper and can’t
stay away from the beach, cover up as best you can. Wear a
sexy hat and sunglasses and you will look fabulous! If you
have had skin cancer or any other form of sun damage, use
products that contain a lot of anti-oxidants like vitamins
A, C & E. Last but not least, get a yearly check up from
your dermatologist, it can save your life!
Because Solange feels so strong about this issue, we will
be donating 1% of our profits to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
For more information on early detection or general information
about skin cancer you can go to
www.skincancer.org.
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