05/06/2024
Today is Melanoma Monday and May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. With my Sister being an office manager for a melanoma/skin cancer office this is something near & dear to our hearts! Also, living in Colorado, it makes us more susceptible!
Shared from National Day Calendar:
Melanoma Monday is a part of an awareness campaign during National Melanoma Month . Each year on the first Monday in May, we are raising awareness about skin cancer in hopes of reducing melanoma diagnosis.
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. On Melanoma Monday we are spreading the word about skin health, sun safety, tanning prevention, and skin cancer screenings. While melanoma and other skin cancers are not 100% preventable, there are ways to reduce your risk. We are on a mission to provide resources and information to bring awareness to melanoma, and hopefully reduce the number of melanoma diagnosis.
Tips to Reduce Skin Cancer Risks
1) Wear sunscreen to protect yourself from harmful UV rays and remember to reapply sunscreen throughout the day.
2) Cover up by wearing a broad-brimmed hat, long sleeves, and pants when planning to be in the sun for an extended period of time.
3) Finding shade under trees, umbrellas, and awnings provides excellent sun protection on warm sunny days.
4) Protecting your skin against UV rays on cloudy days is important, too. Lack of sun does not mean lack of UV rays.
5) Avoid tanning beds. UV light in tanning beds puts you at a higher risk for melanoma.
6) Check your skin regularly for abnormal moles or other skin abnormalities. If you notice changes, see your doctor to have it checked.