What is Skin Cancer and Is It Preventable?
Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, with millions of new cases each year. But what exactly is skin cancer? It occurs when abnormal skin cells grow uncontrollably, often due to excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds. In this video, we’ll explain the different types of skin cancer—basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and the more serious melanoma. We’ll also include the most common ways of preventing skin cancer including sun