May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 4/30/25 1:38 PM

May is Skin Cancer Awareness month!

Get the facts about skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States and worldwide.

  • 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70
  • More than 2 people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every hour
  • Having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma
  • When detected early, the 5-year survival rate for melanoma is 99 percent

There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to skin cancer, so make sure you know all the facts.

DID YOU KNOW? You can earn 100 Well Points for a preventative skin screening with a dermatologist.

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