Skin Cancer Myths & Facts
Millions of Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer annually and over 80,000 diagnoses will be melanoma, skin cancer’s deadliest form.
Here are some common misperceptions and the real facts to dispell them:
Myth — It is impossible to get skin cancer in an area of the body that has never been exposed to the sun.
Fact — Sun exposure is a risk factor for developing skin cancer, these cancers can develop anywhere on the body regardless of direct sun exposure.