Summer Is Almost Here. Here's How to Check for Skin Cancer Signs

Though the sun can provide the body with benefits, such as vitamin D, it's always important to apply sunscreen to protect your skin. The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the time they reach age 70. It's the most common cancer, both in the US and worldwide. Fortunately, skin cancer cases (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 keep the disease from spreading. This is what you should know about checking your body for skin cancer signs. 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 screenings for adolescents and adults without any symptoms of skin cancer f ... Read full article.