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MCC Daily Tribune

Cancer from the Sun Month

Cancer from the Sun Month is observed in June every year. The main goal is to educate and assist individuals in learning about cancer prevention measures, early detection, and also treatment. It also aims to educate people on the importance of avoiding excessive exposure to the sun’s rays. Examining your skin for suspicious changes is another means of detecting cancer early.

HOW TO OBSERVE CANCER FROM THE SUN MONTH

  1. Consult a physician
    Make an appointment if you notice any changes in your skin that concern you. Change does not always mean a problem.

  2. Put on sunscreen
    It's a good idea all year round. Sunscreen doesn’t completely filter out all harmful U.V. rays, particularly those that can cause melanoma, but it plays an important role in overall protection.

  3. Avoid using tanning beds
    People who use a tanning bed face an increased risk of melanoma. Furthermore, U.V. rays can cause premature skin aging (wrinkles, loose skin, brown spots) as well as skin cancer.

5 MIND-BLOWING FACTS ABOUT CANCER

  1. Target demographic
    If you have blonde/red hair and light-colored eyes, and you freckle or sunburn easily, you should take extra precautions.

  2. Reaper
    Cancer is the second-highest cause of death in the world.

  3. Higher-ups
    Living at higher altitudes, where there is more sunlight, exposes you to more radiation.

  4. Another reason to quit
    Smokers are more likely to develop squamous cell skin cancer, particularly on the lips.

  5. It is avoidable
    One-third of all commonly occurring cancers are avoidable.

WHY CANCER FROM THE SUN MONTH IS IMPORTANT

  1. It creates awareness
    Cancer from the Sun Month aims to create awareness and educate people about the dangers of S.C.C. Information can help improve early detection and save lives.

  2. Start serious conversations
    While discussing cancer can be difficult, especially in some societies and environments, doing so publicly can lead to better outcomes at the person, community, and policy levels. Realizing where to go for help and being a part of a larger support network can make us all feel like a part of the answer.

  3. Advocating for early treatment
    Common types of carcinomas, such as basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, are highly curable. In addition, the five-year survival rate for people who detect and treat melanoma before it spreads to the lymph nodes is high.

Cancer from the Sun Month - National Today

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
06/09/2023