Sun Protection: Take Action Against Skin Cancer

Summer is coming! It’s that time of year when many people spend more time outdoors and that means more exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Skin Cancer Prevention Month helps raise awareness about the dangers of unprotected skin exposure and the importance of practicing sun protection to help prevent skin cancer. Without protection, the sun’s UV rays can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes. Skin damage, such as sunburns and tanning, can increase your risk of skin cancer. Damage to your skin from exposure to UV rays adds up over time, so starting sun protection at an early age is important. If you haven’t included sun protection in your daily routine, it’s not too late to start. As you prepare for the upcoming summer holidays, make sure sun protection is included so that you can enjoy outdoor activities safely. Learn more about protecting your skin this summer and beyond.

New Blog Post Has Sunscreen Facts You Need to Know

Sunscreens help protect skin from the sun’s UV rays and can include differences in the sun protection factor (SPF). Some sunscreens also include broad spectrum, which is protection from both UVA and UVB rays. While sunscreens are an important part of sun protection, knowing when and how to use it can be confusing. A new blog post featuring Dr. Anne K. Julian from the National Cancer Institute, provides facts about sunscreen to help increase understanding of skin protection. Dr. Julian describes how to use sunscreen correctly and the best ways to keep your skin protected from sunburn and skin cancer.

CDC Screen for Life Colorectal Cancer billboard

CTRL+PREVENT+DEL Colorectal Cancer Lights Up in New York

CDC is taking colorectal cancer prevention to heights and lights! CDC’s Screen for Life National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign has a new digital billboard in New York’s Times Square. The theme, CTRL+ PREVENT+ DEL Colorectal Cancer, animates between two screens along with Screen for Life’s signature logo, and CDC resources. Join this effort to Control+ Prevent+ Delete colorectal cancer by getting screened as recommended. Colorectal cancer screening can find abnormal growths so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. Screening can also find colorectal cancer early, when there is a greater chance that treatment can lead to a cure. Find out what you should know about colorectal cancer screening.

Did You Know?

In 2015, there were 80,442 new cases of melanomas of the skin reported in the United States.
Every time a person gets a tan, their risk for skin cancer increases.