UVA is offering a free skin cancer screening Saturday May 7, 8am-12pm. Call 1-800-223-9173 to schedule an appointment. See flyer for more details.
Did you know…
- Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States
- The most common forms of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma
- There are more skin cancers diagnosed each year than all other cancers combined
- It’s estimated that at least 8500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day
- Melanoma is the most common cancer among adults age 25-29
- Melanoma rates are rising faster in females age 15-29 than in males of the same age group
- The incidence of skin cancer increases as people get older
- Exposure to ultraviolet light, from the sun or tanning beds, is the most preventable risk factor for skin cancer
- Skin cancer is highly treatable when detected early
