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Skin cancer is one of the most preventable types. Here’s what to know and how to protect yourself
WEDNESDAY, May 11 (The Houston Chronicle) — Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, with an estimated 5 million cases diagnosed every year in the U.S. It’s also one of the most preventable and treatable if you’re proactive at protecting yourself.
It’s important to identify skin cancer as soon as possible, because even the most dangerous type, melanoma, is highly treatable early on. Melanoma has an estimated five-year survival rate of 99 percent if it’s detected before it can spread to other parts of the body, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
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Don’t miss out: 2022 Prevent Cancer Advocacy Workshop is next week!
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Hear from patient advocacy organizations and LGBTQ+ community and health experts as they discuss disparities in cancer risk and treatment to further understand and tackle barriers to cancer screening. View our full speaker lineup and register today.
