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.
Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun
Sun safety is always in season. It’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather.
UV Radiation: Risks & Prevention
Taking steps to protect yourself from the sun is a year-round responsibility. Protect yourself and others from the sun with shade, a shirt, or sunblock (SPF 15+) all year long.
Tanning Beds & Melanoma
Like many young ladies, Amber was using tanning beds during her college years. 67 stitches later…
Skin cancer among gay and bisexual men: Why tanning beds may be to blame
Gay and bisexual men may also be at increased risk: Though research about cancer risks for the LGBTQ+ community is lacking, a 2020 study indicates that gay and bisexual men report skin cancer rates nearly twice that of heterosexual men.1 (Sexual minority women reported lower or equal rates of skin cancer compared with heterosexual women.)
What Are the Symptoms of Skin Cancer?
What Are the Symptoms of Skin Cancer? Español (Spanish) Print Talk to your doctor if you notice changes in your skin such as a new growth, a sore that doesn’t heal, a change in an old growth, or any of the A-B-C-D-Es of melanoma. A change in your skin is…
UV Safety Month
UV radiation, which is invisible, is emitted by the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps. Skin cells can be harmed by UV radiation. To learn more about UV radiation and sun safety, click here.
Sun Safety Poster Contest Winners!
Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s Sun Safety Poster Contest! Over 100 posters were submitted by students from both Atlantic and Cape May counties. The top 20 award recipients are listed in this article. Thank you for your participation once again, and we hope the students will enjoy their prizes.
Is It Beneficial to Spend Time Outside?
Low vitamin D levels can be caused by little or no sun exposure, but too much UV radiation from the sun or artificial sources can raise the risk of skin cancer and eye problems. Read the full article to learn more.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
One of the most preventable types of cancer is skin cancer. Skin Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity for us to raise awareness about the dangers of skin cancer, share facts, and save lives.