The weather is getting hotter, the boats are being taken out of storage, and everyone in Minnesota seems to be looking forward to summer. We can’t wait to have a little fun in the sun, but you also need to take tangible steps to protect yourself against skin cancer. May is national skin cancer awareness […]
Treating Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, and nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most common type of skin cancer. Nonmelanoma skin cancer affects more than 3 million Americans every year, and the rate at which people are being diagnosed is skyrocketing. For example, over the last four decades, the […]
Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Options For Pediatric Melanomas
Skin cancer is something that you probably associate with older individuals who spend a lot of time in the sun, but that’s not always the case. Melanomas and other skin cancers can develop in children, and while they are rare, they should be taken very seriously. Pediatric melanomas only represent about one percent of the […]
Skin Cancer On The Rise – Tips To Prevent Skin Cancer
A recent study conducted right here in Minnesota revealed that there has been a concerning uptick in cancer rates among Minnesotans. The study, which was conducted by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, found that over the last decade, we have seen a 263 percent increase in the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma. There has also […]
Melanoma Risk Increasing, Especially In Minnesota
Although we seem to be more aware of the dangers of sunlight exposure and the risks tanning beds present to our skin, researchers say the risk of developing skin cancer is growing, especially in Minnesota. Melanoma & Skin Cancer As we mentioned in a previous blog, Minnesota ranked in the top five for states with […]
