Melanoma
Diagnosis of skin cancer can be particularly difficult to deal with. Although melanoma is considered to be the most serious and deadly form of skin cancer, it is hoped that in the end, even aggressive cancers can be defeated. If caught quickly, then melanoma is usually cured, but if untreated, they can quickly spread to other parts of the body, which can be very difficult and almost impossible fight.
In recent estimates published by the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common cancer, it shows that melanoma rates are increasing for the past three decades. May is officially the National Melanoma Awareness Month, designed to reduce the incidence of cancer through awareness. You can individually join the fight against skin cancer and reduce your risk in many ways.
Tips for reducing the risk of melanoma
- wear sunscreen. If you are limited in contact with UV (ultraviolet) rays, then you definitely stand a chance to reduce the risk of sunburn and skin damage. Broad spectrum sunscreen is an effective medium to help prevent melanoma.
- Do not forget to use sunglasses to protect your eyes to shade your face from sunlight. Reduce both natural sunlight and artificial source.
- Go to a healthcare professional and ask your dermatologist about getting regular exams. Eat lots of vitamin D, eat nutritional foods and avoid unhealthy lifestyle.
ABCDEs
Always keep an eye on the unusual mall or development on your skin. Dermatologist has classified melanoma according to these signs:
A - inequality
Seek any mole that are uneven, ragged or uneven.
B - boundary
Generally, melanoma has defined the boundaries poorly or poorly.
C-color
Many colors, such as brown, red, or white appear inside the wound.
D - Diameter
Look for any increase or more than 6 millimeters in diameter.
E-evolved
In the case of size, shape or color, sesame or wound look different from the rest? If so, please contact your dermatologist immediately!
Confused!
You can start by helping local organizations> spread the word. Increasing awareness in your community and talking about prevention and symptoms can potentially lead to life-saving activities. Resources such as brochures, wristbands, videos and webcasts can prove to be the key to fighting skin cancer.
Educate people with information-graphic brochures, a list of risk factors and people with website links for new diagnostic patients. Awareness wristbands can also really make a difference. In addition to being super-cool fashion accessories, there are many other applications of customized silicone bracelets. They can be designed to create awareness amongst the community for various reasons. Since they are made of durable and non-allergenic silicon, people can wear them every day, and can remind others how important it is to be united when fighting for something.
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