Growing Epidemic!!!
The statistics of Melanoma are pretty alarming. Though the disease accounts for only 4percent of all new cancers, it is responsible for three-quarters of skin-cancer deaths. The other types, basal cell and squamous cell, while sometimes disfiguring, tend not to metastasize and are, therefore, less deadly. The American Cancer Society estimates that there are more than 1 million new cases of these two skin-cancer type each year.
“All three forms of skin cancer have increased over the past few decades.” Explains Richard D. Granstien, MD, chairman of the department of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. Melanoma is no exception: Since 1980, the incidence rate of melanoma has increased 3 percent per year.
Evidence is growing that the cause of the increase is greater UV-light exposure, either from the sun (perhaps aided by a thinning ozone layer that offers less of a barrier against its rays) or, as mentioned before with my previous post, from the UV light emitted by indoor-tanning equipment.
The proof is so strong that the National Institutes of Health declared UV light to be known carcinogen, whether its source is outdoor or indoor. “The scientific evidence that tanning parlours cause cancer is irrefutable,” explains David J. Leffell, MD, professor of dermatology and surgery at Yale School of Medicine, “Yet, at an age they can’t even legally buy cigarettes or alcohol, teens can buy time in a salon in many states.”

The Three Skin-Cancer Types
Melanoma- can be flat with irregular edges, like a candle dripping.
Squamous Cell- can resemble a red, scaly bug bite.
Basal Cell- often looks shiny and pinkish and translucent.

Scientists believe 80% of all skin damage before age 60 is sun related. Daily protection is an urban necessity. Many experts believe that the increase in skin cancer is partly due to a rise in popularity of tanning, especially at indoor-tanning salons.
A type of skin cancer that is so harmful to everyone even to your beloved pets is called Melanoma. I was alarmed with this thing since I go for tanning recently like exposing myself under the sun while enjoying swimming on the poll at our place. I put on sunblock anyway that helps me look tan at present. Trying to fit in with what is IN with the Country. I am fair enough and since I came from the Phillipines whom people are crazy about getting fair complexion I took care of it. Thankfully I don’t need to work on hard for that. But here in Australia, Bronze skin looks good on most girls. Being tan as attractive and healthy and almost all wanted to be part of the norm.

American Academy of Dermatology a group commited to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer and other skin, hair, and nail conditions. Try to visit for safe-sun and skin-care information.

Here are some surpricing facts:

Exercising outside may raise your Cancer Risk- In a recent study, marathon runners who trained in the great outdoors appeared to be at higher risk for all three types of skin cancer. A partial explanation, though more research is needed: High-intensity training may actually suppress the immune system, so your body is not able to fight off the cell damage caused by UV rays that can lead to skin cancer, explains Christina M. Ambros-Rudolp, MD, lead author of the study. Still, women who work out moderately aren’t off the hook. Researchers say that perspiration can make it easier for skin to absurb harmful UV light. And of course, outdoor athletes rack up extra sun exposure just by being in the fresh air. The take-home: Whatever your level of intensity, if you’re planning to work out outside, slather on sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15.
Twenty-five miles a week could put you a greater risk.

Having naturally dark skin can actually put you in danger!!!-Make no mistake: No one is immune to cancer. But a study last year from the University of Miami School of Medicine found that while Africans-Americans and Hispanics have a lower risk of developing melanoma than whites (because the melaning in the dark skin repels UV rays), when they do develop the disease, they are diagnosed ata later stage.
Here’s why: Because they don’t expect to get melanoma, darker-hued people are less likely to put on sunscreen, check their skin regularly, and/or notice suspicious dark spots easily, explaings Robert S. Kirsner, MD, PhD, coauthor of the study. As a result, they’re diagnosed later, when melanoma is more likely to be fatal.
No matter your shade, always practice safe sun…and don’t get lulled into a false sense of security based on skin color.
Dark spot on dark skin are not always easy to spot.

Continuation

It’s not just childhood sunburns that boosts your cancer adds. Don’t assume that it’s okay to skimp on the sunscreen now as an adult because you were burned when you were a kid and, therefore, the damage to your skin is already done. Skin damage is cumulative–meaning that the more unprotected exposure you get, the higher your cancer risk becomes.
“We do know that a single blistering sunburn in childhood can increase your risk of melanoma twofold in adult life” explain David J. Leffell, MD, professor of dermatology and surgery at Yale School of Medicine. “But we also know that cancerous mutations in skin cells at any age, and the more mutations you accrue, the greater your adds are.”
A short shadow: the sun is at its strongest. A shadow taller than you: you’re less likely to burn.

Your eyes need protection too. Skin cancer of the eye is caused at least in part by exposing the naked eye to UV rays. Protect your peepers with big, preferably wrap-around shades that block sun from the sides, explains Ralp Chou, OD, associate professor at the Unversity of Waterloo School of Optometry in Ontario. Look for 100 percent UV protection, meaning they filter both UV and UVB rays.

Your hair could be hiding something. …Like skin cancer on your scalp. Cancer here is more aggressive than on any other body part. One reason: It tends to be the squamous-cell type, which is generally more dangerous than basal-cell skin cancer (though neither are as deadly as melanoma), says Andrew Kaufman, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at UCLA.

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. Hans Christian Anderson, author
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. Alexander Graham Bell, inventor
. Orlando Bloom, actor
. George Burns, actor, comedian
. George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st U.S. President
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. Keanu Reeves, actor and musician
. Keira Knightly, actress
. John Lennon, musician
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. Harrison Ford, actor
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. Woodrow Wilson, former U.S President
. Gustave Flaubert, writer
. Jamie Oliver, chef
. Ted Turner, media mogul, philanthropist
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