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Skin Cancer Stats & Facts
Straight talk about the world’s most common cancer.
20%
Of Americans will develop skin cancer
More than 2 people die of skin cancer every hour
5+
sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma
melanoma early detection five-year survival rate (U.S.)
99%
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