Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Skin Cancer Sreening






Skin cancer is the most common of all cancer types. More than 2 million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States. That's more than all other cancers combined. The number of skin cancer cases has been going up over the past few decades.
The good news is that you can do a lot to protect yourself and your family from skin cancer (such as using Dermalogica's Daylight Defense products or any full spectrum daily sun protectant), and/or to catch it through screening early enough so that it can be treated effectively. 
What causes skin cancer?


Most skin cancers are caused by to much exposure to UVA and UVB rays. Much of this exposure comes from the sun, but some may come from man-made sources, such as indoor tanning lamps. Finding possible skin cancers doesn't require any x-rays or blood tests – just your eyes and a mirror. If skin cancer does develop, finding it early is the best way to ensure it can be treated effectively.

What is cancer screening?

Screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread. Screening tests are given when you have no cancer symptoms.


If a screening test result is abnormal, you may need to have more tests done to find out if you have cancer.

When should I get screened?


Those at risk for skin cancer or are over 40 yrs of age should have an annual skin cancer screening. If you are between the ages of 20 to 40 and for those who are not at risk should have skin cancer screening every two to three years. If you have a personal history of skin cancer, more frequent exams are warranted which may range from every three to six months.

Those at risk include individuals with excessive UV exposure, a history of blistering sunburns as a child, those with atypical or large moles, individuals with a personal or family history of melanoma in the first degree and/or those that are receiving immunosupressive therapy.
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Gallery Spa of Historic Roswell will be partnering with
to offer free skin cancers screenings 
at Alive After 5 on August 18, 2011 from 5:30 to 7:30. 

Call Gallery Spa of Historic Roswell to reserve your spot! 
770-649-9555

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