Preventing Skin Cancer

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This document from the American Cancer Society provides information about preventing skin cancer. It highlights the risks associated with UV rays, emphasizing the importance of sun protection measures such as using sunscreen, seeking shade, wearing protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses. The document also advises against using tanning beds or lamps and stresses the importance of regular skin checks and early detection.

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--- Document: Preventing Skin Cancer Document ---
Preventing Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common of all cancer types. More than 5 million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in 
the United States. That’s more than all other cancers combined. Skin cancer rates have been on the rise over the 
past few decades. The good news is that you can do a lot to protect yourself and your family from skin cancer.
UV RAYS FROM THE SUN CAUSE DNA DAMAGE, 
LEADING TO SKIN CANCER AND AGING
DNA DAMAGE
DARK PATCHES
WRINKLES
LOOSE SKIN
PREMATURE 
AGING
SUNBURNS
EYE PROBLEMS
UVA and UVB rays cause DNA damage, 
which greatly increases skin cancer risk.
Skin surface
Epidermis
Dermis
Fvat
USE SUNSCREEN
SEEK SHADE
(especially 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
ANYONE CAN GET SKIN CANCER, 
BUT BE EXTRA CAREFUL IF YOU …
have natural blond or red hair
have freckles
are fair skinned
spend a lot of time outdoors
have had skin cancer before
live in or travel to tropical
climates or high altitudes
take medications that make
you sensitive to light
have had a lot of sunburns
and burn before tanning
have a condition that lowers
your immune system
have a family history of skin
cancer, especially melanoma
have a lot of moles or large
or irregularly shaped moles
(see cancer.org/moles)
PROTECT YOUR SKIN YEAR-ROUND
UV rays are around all the time, no matter what the season.
Together, we can change the course of cancer.
The American Cancer Society is fighting cancer on all fronts. Our mission is 
to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
COVER UP
WITH CLOTHING
WEAR A HAT
WEAR SUNGLASSES
DON’T USE TANNING BEDS OR LAMPS
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
BROAD SPECTRUM
Protects against
both UVA and UVB rays
SPF 30
… at least!
EXPIRATION
 DATE
Lasts 2 to 3 years
how to
apply it
Be generous!
1 ounce
(about a palmful)
should be used to
cover the arms, legs,
neck, and face.
Don’t forget your
ears, hands, feet, and 
under sides of arms.
Reapply at least
every 2 hours.
More often if you’re
in and out of water
or sweating.
COVER UP THE KIDDIES, TOO
Kids burn more easily. And babies younger than 
6 months old should be kept out of direct sunlight.
©2023, American Cancer Society, Inc.
No. 012882 Rev. 7/23
Learn More  //  cancer.org/skincancer
Stay Protected  //  cancer.org/sunsafety
Detect Early  //  cancer.org/skincancerimages
Donate  //  cancer.org/donate