Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Anyone can get skin cancer, but some people are at increased risk due to a combination of genetic factors and behaviors. Learn more about this potentially deadly cancer and what you can do to decrease your risk:

Risk Factors — Sun exposure, family history, and certain medical conditions are among the many risk factors.

What You Can Do to Protect Yourself — By limiting your exposure to UV radiation in a variety of ways, you can decrease your risk of developing skin cancer.

How to Check Your Skin — Doing a regular self-exam will help you to identify any new growths or potentially harmful changes.

Sunscreens and Tanning — Too much exposure to UV rays through indoor or outdoor tanning can lead to skin cancer.

Types of Skin Cancer — Learn about the three most common forms of skin cancer and where on the body they tend to occur.

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