Experts recommend not leaving sunscreen at home if you plan to spend a lot of time outdoors this vacation. With 5 million new cases diagnosed every year, skin cancer has morphed into a full-fledged ‘epidemic’ even though it can be easily prevented. Skin cancer experts recommend sunbathers to be extra cautious when and how they go for sun exposure. For instance, they should avoid peak sun hours … [Read more...]
Sun Tanning can be Addictive to UV Rays, Raises Skin Cancer Risk
The health experts have time and again warned against the health hazards of sun exposure. Exposure to sun for longer duration has often been linked with high risk of developing skin cancer and related troubles. But the researchers were amazed by the fact that despite knowing the health issues related to sun exposure people love sitting under sun for the reasons best known to them. They assume … [Read more...]
Young non-melanoma cancer survivors at increased risk of developing other cancers: Study
A new study has found that young people who have survived non-melanoma skin cancer are at high risk of developing other types of cancers in later stage of their lives. The researchers used the All England Record-linked Hospital and Mortality data collected between the period 1999 and 2011. For the study, 502,490 patients of nonmelanoma skin cancer were involved. These patients were then … [Read more...]
Young skin cancer survivors at high risk of developing other cancers: Study
A new study has made some shocking revelations about skin cancer. It says, the young survivors of non-melanoma skin cancer are at high risk of developing other types of cancers in later stage of their lives. Non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common form of skin cancer. The researchers used the data of cancer cases from the All England Record-linked Hospital and Mortality data set between … [Read more...]
