It's National Don't Fry Day. Here's How to Check Your Skin for Signs of Cancer

Ihe Friday before Memorial Day is known as National Don't Fry Day. It was created by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to raise awareness about sun safety and the importance of protecting one's skin when outdoors. While the sun can provide many benefits, such as vitamin D, it's always important to apply sunscreen. The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the time they reach age 70. Fortunately, many cases of skin cancer (like basal and squamous cell cancer) don't spread to other parts of the body and can usually be removed through a minimally invasive surgical procedure. Melanoma, however, can spread to other parts of the body, and it's necessary to catch it early to minimize the risk of the disease. How often should you check for skin cancer? The US Preventive Task Force, which makes preventive health care or cancer screening recommendations, says there's not "sufficient" evidence to recommend, or not recommend, visual screen ... Read full article.