Winter 2012 (Vol. 29, No. 4)
A Message from
the President
Many people think skin cancer prevention is just about sun protection. But secondary prevention, also known as early detection, is also vital: the sooner a suspected skin cancer is identified and diagnosed, the more easily and successfully it can be treated. What’s more, by discovering a skin lesion while it is still precancerous, you can stop it from ever becoming a cancer.Sun and Skin News: Winter 2012 (Vol. 29, No. 4)
The Numbers Add Up: Just One Tanning Session Multiplies Skin Cancer Risk
A single ultraviolet (UV) tanning session increases tanners’ risk of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) by 67 percent and basal cell carcinoma (BCC) by 29 percent, according to a large new study.
Blood Pressure Medication
Ups Risk of Lip CancersIf you’re one of the more than 60 percent of US adults who take medication for high blood pressure (hypertension), be aware that some of these drugs could increase your chances of lip cancer.Read More
Smoking Boosts Skin Cancer Risk
Smokers beware: in addition to raising your odds of developing lung cancer, strokes, and heart attacks, smoking also boosts your risk of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) by 52 percent, according to a major new study.Read More
H&M’s Super-Tan Model
Sparks Uproar in SwedenA recent H&M swimsuit campaign featuring a deeply tanned model ignited a storm of protest in Sweden, prompting the Swedish Cancer Society to accuse the retailer of endorsing cancer-causing ultraviolet (UV) tanning—and a potentially life-threatening standard of beauty.Read More
Ask the Expert
I’m going to be treated for skin cancer. How will different skin cancer treatments affect my skin’s appearance, and how can I deal with the side effects?Read More