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.