Actionsets help people take an active role in managing a health condition.  Skin cancer: Protecting your skin

Introduction

Excessive exposure to the sun and its ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by:

  • Protecting your skin, and that of your family members, from UV radiation.
  • Performing frequent skin self-examinations.
  • Finding out whether you have an increased risk of developing melanoma and other skin cancers.

What? - What is the medical information or key concepts related to the action? What do I need to know about ultraviolet radiation and my skin?
Why? - Why the action is important? Why is it necessary to protect the skin?
How? - Learn the steps involved in taking action. How do I protect my skin from UV radiation and skin cancer?
Where? - Other resources and organizations that can help you take action Where to go from here?

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Author: Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPHLast Updated: January 11, 2007
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology

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