Skin
Cancer
Approximately
1.3 million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed during
this year.
Skin cancer begins in the basal layer of the epidermis (the top
layer of the skin)
Cancers of the skin are relatively common; they occur most often
on the exposed skin of the head, neck and shoulders of persons
chronically exposed to sunlight.
One
in five Americans will contract skin cancer.
The incidence of malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin
cancer, has increased 1,800% since 1930. Skin cancer can be prevented
by using sun protection every day.
