Wednesday, May 2, 2012
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
TAMPA -- According to the American Cancer Society, more than 81,000 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in 2012, the vast majority as a result of sun overexposure. As National Skin Cancer Awareness Month approaches and temperatures rise across the state, residents are urged to arm themselves with the information they need to stay safe.“Contrary to popular belief, skin cancer affects people of all ages and ethnicities,” said Randy Kahn, M.D., FACRO, of Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology. “It is important to spread the word about prevention and detection, especially in Florida, a state with a diverse population and the second greatest amount of new melanoma cases per year.”As with many cancers, the risk of developing skin cancer can be lowered by taking simple precautions and knowing how detect it at an early stage. To help, Tampa
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