Sun Safety Tips

May is National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection/Prevention month.  Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer and one of the most preventable. May 7 is recognized as “Melanoma Mon-day.” This day encourages early detection of skin cancer. See your doctor if you see moles or spots on your skin that are asymmetrical, have irregular borders, varied colors or diameter greater than 6 mm.

 Stay healthy with the following tips:
-Wear sunscreen daily
-Limit time in the sun, especially between 11 am – 3 pm
-Wear a hat to protect your face
-Drink plenty of water
-Wear sunglasses

May 31st is world no tobacco day. Quitting smoking will raise your blood oxygen level and decrease your chance of a heart attack within 48 hours of stopping tobacco along with your risks of lung, oral, and esophagus and bladder cancer diminishing dramatically.  You can also save over $100 dollars a year by giving up all forms of tobbaco. On this day make a pledge to be-come tobacco free. For resources to help you create a plan to quit visit www.kanquit.org.

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