May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month and this May the
American Academy of Dermatology hopes that in addition to brunch and flowers
you’ll honor Mom (and next month Dad) with a skin cancer screening.
Based on current estimates more than 2 million people in the
United States are diagnosed with skin cancer annually. You may think that’s a small number based on
total population, but the fact is 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in
their lifetime. Not to use an obvious
scare tactic, but think about how many
loved ones you have.
Unfortunately, even with awareness campaigns, incidence
rates of melanoma among whites have been increasing 3 percent per year since
2004. And although before age 40, melanoma
rates are higher in women than men, after 40, the rates are almost twice as
high in men. The good news is that the 5
year survival rate for those who catch and treat it before it spreads to the
lymph nodes is 98 percent.
To minimize the risk of skin cancer, make sure your parents
and loved ones understand their risk factors and methods of prevention. If, however, you’d like to spoil Mom this
Mother’s Day as well, we are having a special.
Buy a $150 gift certificate and get a $50 gift certificate for free.
Happy Mother’s Day!
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