Skin Cancer Facts

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in many countries like United States. More than 3 million people diagnosed with skin cancer all over the world, in a year. Out of every five American one America gets skin cancer once in his life time. Kids also suffer from this disease. Here are some eye opening facts about skin cancer.

  1. Prevalence: There are more cases of skin cancer every year, if we compare them with the combined incidents of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer.
  2. Common skin cancer: Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. This type of cancer is not fatal but it can be dangerous if leave unattended.
  3. Cause: The cause of skin cancer is different in different countries. In US most common cause of skin cancer is the Ultra violet rays.
  4. Treatment: skin cancer can be treated with care and medication. Non melanoma skin cancer is completely curable. However, high treatment cost is associated with skin cancers.
  5. Cure: If we avoid exposure to ultra violate rays, skin cancer can be avoided. Moreover, use of quality skin products and regular visit to doctor can also help to avoid skin cancer.