Learn more about the link between the sun’s rays and skin cancer, what you can do to help protect yourself and your loved ones, and how to spot skin changes that may require a doctor’s attention.
How Do I Protect Myself from Ultraviolet (UV) Rays?
Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Most of this exposure comes from the sun, but some can come from man-made sources, such as indoor tanning beds and sun lamps.
July is UV Safety Awareness Month
July is UV Safety Awareness Month, and with summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to think about protecting yourself and your loved ones from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month
Studies show men are less likely to seek medical care for a number of reasons. Some avoid care because they feel fine. Others are nervous about an exam or what it might reveal. Some men even see medical care as a sign of weakness. However, staying healthy is a sign of strength. It’s important to keep your whole health in check.
Gay and Bisexual Men’s Health
Homophobia, stigma (negative and usually unfair beliefs), and discrimination (unfairly treating a person or group of people) against gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men still exist in the United States and can negatively affect the health and well-being of this community.
Men’s Health
Here is the FastStats on Men’s Health. See how you compare. See ways to make better health choices.
What Are the Risk Factors for Skin Cancer?
Anyone can get skin cancer, but people with certain characteristics are at greater risk…
Get Active and Healthy this National Minority Health Month!
April is National Minority Health Month. Learn what you, your family, and community can do to get active and stay healthy.
What is National Minority Cancer Awareness Month and Who Is Most Affected?
April is National Minority Cancer Awareness Month, and no better time to discuss how cancer disproportionately affects minorities. There are differences in the number of new cancer cases and cancer outcomes. Disparities more often negatively affect racial and ethnic minorities, poor, adolescent, and young adult populations.
Cancer Health Disparities Definitions and Examples
Cancer health disparities are adverse differences between certain population groups in cancer measures, such as: incidence (new cases), prevalence (all existing cases), morbidity (cancer-related health complications), mortality (deaths), survivorship and quality of life after cancer treatment, burden of cancer or related health conditions, screening rates, and stage at diagnosis.