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.
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