Sara spends much of her summer near the beach..She lives in a mild climate and is very athletic..She loves to swim, bike and play games outdoors..Sara knows the dangers of the sun and so she opts for tanning salons to get her -golden glow- while being sure to apply sunscreen every day before heading out..
Joseph lives in a cooler, northern climate. The summers can be very humid, but most of the year is mild or even below freezing during the harshest winter months. The beach has never been much of a draw for him and he spends most of his time doing indoor activities or at his job. Joseph doesn’t worry about sunscreen and only had one sunburn that he can remember and that was when he was a child.
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Myths About Skin Cancer

Symptoms of skin cancer are various, but the most common is a lesion that will not heal..This may also include discoloration and overall changes in the appearance of moles..The majority of skin cancer patients can be treated with a surgical procedure that involves removing the affected layers of the skin..If skin cancer is left untreated, however, it may begin to involve the deeper layers of the skin and possibly even the lymphatic system. In addition, it may spread to other parts of the body and become resistant to treatment if not detected early..
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Skin Cancer (Diagnosing)