What Causes Skin Cancer?

How Can I Prevent Skin Cancer?

Prevention is the best form of protection against skin cancer, and the Cochise Oncology team on oncologists advises everyone to take proactive steps in the battle against UV exposure while also having a screening if you’re concerned. The most effective ways to do this are;

• Spend more time in the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM, when the sun is at its strongest.
• Wear sun lotion of SPF30+ when spending time in the sun, or SPF15+ for daily use.
• Keep your skin covered by clothes and wear a hat when playing in the sun.
• Get into the habit of putting suncream on 15 minutes before going outside.
• Use protective moisturizers even in the winter months.
• Avoid UV tanning beds or (at the very least) limit the time.
• Treat sunburn with after-sun creams and aloe vera lotions.

How Can I Treat Skin Cancer?

A skin cancer diagnosis is particularly scary, but the good news is that most BCCs and SCCs can be cured when treated early. Therefore, checking your body from top to toe once per month is advised. Meanwhile, you should always note any visible changes to the skin’s appearance, particularly when in relation to bumps, new moles, and unusual markings. Cochise Oncology can take the self-care process to the next level with an annual skin biopsy to check for abnormalities.

An early diagnosis will boost your chance of curing cancer. When skin cancer is a non-melanoma form of skin cancer, surgery is the most likely solution. However, some skin cancers are best treated with radiotherapy, chemotherapy, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, and anti-cancer creams. An experienced oncologist will identify the most suitable course of action and ensure that those steps are taken quickly to ensure the very best chance of beating the illness.