Skin Cancer Facts – Skin cancer cure rate is high when detected and treated early.Skin Cancer Facts• Skin Cancer is the most common cancer in the USA.• One in five Americans will develop skin cancer during the course of a lifetime. The 3 Types of Skin Cancer most common are Basal Cell, Squamous Cell and Melanoma. • In the USA we have over 1 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed each year. • Melanoma accounts for only 4 percent of all skin cancers in the USA, but is responsible for over 75 percent of skin cancer deaths. • The sun’s Ultraviolet Rays is said to be a most important factor in the Cause of Skin Cancers, still most American adults use no protection or think in terms of moderation. ...It is my common sense opinion that a Weakened Immune System coupled with overexposure to UV rays, amongst other possible factors is the very most important factor. • After age 40-50 is when most skin cancers occur, however skin damage begins at an early age. Awareness, moderation and protection should begin early on in life. • The skin cancer cure rate for Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinomas is high. It is about 95 percent when detected and properly treated early. • The Prognosis of Melanoma Skin cancer can be very good when detected and treated early. • Some skin cancer facts concerning the melanoma incidence rates are; that it is 20 times higher for Caucasians than for African-Americans. Nevertheless, those with dark pigmented skin can also develop melanoma, particularly on the soles of the feet, under the nails, inside the mouth and on the palms of their hands. • African American and Asian American melanoma patients tend to be more advanced in the disease at the time of diagnosis. • Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer among Asian Indians and African Americans. • For women between the ages of 25-29, melanoma is more common than any non-skin cancer. • For non-Caucasions, children have a higher risk for melanoma than adults. • Contrary to popular opinion, about 80 percent of the sun exposure in a person’s lifetime doesn’t happen before age 18. Only about 23 percent of a person’s lifetime sun exposure occurs before age 18. • A Family History of Skin Cancer can cause both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. • For those who want to know the Actual History of Skin Cancer - Brief, but interesting.
Skin Cancer Facts about UV exposure over a person’s lifetime in the USA• Ages 1-18 the average accumulated exposure is 22.73 percent • Ages 19-40 the average accumulated exposure is 46.53 percent • Ages 41-59 the average accumulated exposure is 73.7 percent • Ages 60-78 the average accumulated exposure is 100 percent
This is based on a 78 year lifespan.
Skin Cancer Facts About The Common Types As Well As Other Rarer Forms Fact: Skin cancer does give us warning signs. The American Academy of Dermatology came up with a guide to help detect the signs of skin cancer. They broke it down into the five signs of skin cancer. ---A-B-C-D-E--- Easy to remember.
Learn the Five Signs of Skin Cancer Skin cancer facts on UV exposureAs you may well know, there’s much controversy over the Ultraviolet Rays from sun exposure.
There’s the camp that says avoid it completely and those, such as me, who say the sun, in fact, is Essential to Your Health.
A good bit of advice is not to be sun-phobic because it increases your risk of many serious chronic diseases. Consider the sun as a friend and Use it Sensibly i.e., take advantage of its beneficial effects while avoiding the damaging effects due to chronic excessive exposure. "The UV Advantage,” by Dr. Mercola If you’re normally not outside much during the day, you should consider taking a Vitamin D supplement and/or cod liver oil or eating some other whole food daily that Contains Vitamin D. Adults between the ages of 18-30 need 5,000 IU of Vitamin D Daily. Remember, it’s always better to be fighting the cause from within the body, as well as whatever other treatment you do. By doing this, you can help to prevent skin cancer and chronic disease in the first place. If you’re already being treated for skin cancer, healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle will help the treatment and recovery. The latter was my experience.
The History of Skin CancerDid you know that if you have a History of Skin Cancer in Your Family, it puts you at a higher risk? Those who are at higher risk, such as myself, should definately take caution and think in terms of prevention.If your interested in learning the actual history of the disease, it can be traced all the way back to some 2400 year old mummies found in Peru.
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