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Cancer from the Sun

Protect your skin from the summer sun

June is Cancer from the Sun Month. If you spend a lot of time out in the sun - in June or any time of the year - wear sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater and cover up during the sunniest part of the day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, there are three main forms of skin cancer that can be caused by prolonged sun exposure - basal cell carcinoma (the least serious), squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma (the most serious, and sometimes fatal).

People at greatest risk of getting cancer from the sun are those who:

• Always burn when they've been out in the sun
• Have red or blond hair, green or blue eyes, freckles, and fair skin
• Have a family history of melanoma

Symptoms of developing skin cancer include:

• Change in the size or color of a mole
• A sore that doesn't heal
• Any skin growth that increases in size
• A spot on the skin that itches, hurts, or keeps scabbing

Check your body from head to toe every 3 months. If you notice any of the symptoms listed above, see your doctor right away. The Skin Cancer Foundation says that most skin cancer can be cured if it is diagnosed and treated early.