Get Screened: Early Detection Is The Key To Successful Skin Cancer Treatment

The bad news: Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, accounting for 40% of all carcinoma diagnoses. More than 1.6 million new cases of skin cancer were diagnosed last year, resulting in the death of more than 11,000 people. The good news: Most skin cancers-even melanoma, the most serious form-can be treated successfully if detected early. To this end, the American Cancer Society recommends a skin examination as part of periodic checkups for people age 20 and older.

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Filed under: Cancer on May 18th, 2009