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12 | January 11, 2018 | 22nd century media Healthy Living 22ndCenturyMedia.com Dermatology Associates offer advice to help prevent skin cancer While many people believe skin cancer is just a nuisance and easily treated, the truth is someone in this country dies because of melanoma every 54 minutes. More than 4 million people are diagnosed and treated for basal cell carcinoma skin cancer in the United States every year. BCC patients have nearly a 95 percent recurrencefree cure rate, when cancer is diagnosed and treated promptly. Melanoma is a different story. As with any cancer, early intervention is vital. When melanoma is treated in very early stages, the five-year survival rate is 98 percent. For those whose melanoma has spread to lymph nodes, that rate drops to 62 percent. Latestage treatment, when YOUR YEAR. YOUR WAY. $20.18 enrollment, plus receive your choice of FREE health and fitness services to start the year your way. Monthly dues still apply. Offer expires 1/31/18. Stop by the center, call 708.226.0555 or visit ophfc.com for more information. melanoma has spread throughout the body, has an expected survival rate of only 18 percent. The vast majority of skin cancer deaths are caused by melanoma. Sun exposure and the use of tanning beds and lights cause up to 90 percent of all skin cancers. Getting burned is even worse. People who have had more than five sunburns in their lifetime are at double the risk of developing melanoma. The first line of defense against skin cancer is protection. Year-round, parents should protect children by using a child-safe sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. They should apply frequently during sun exposure and after water play, covering all exposed skin including HEALTH &FITNESS CENTER scalps. Parents also should stand firm in protecting their teens’ health by prohibiting tanning. No matter what age, people can reduce their risk of skin cancer by using SPF 30+ sunscreen each time they go into the sun, yearround. Regular self-examinations help identify possible skin cancer. In a frontfacing mirror and a hand mirror, people can carefully examine their entire bodies. They should look for skin growths, moles or marks that have changed in size, shape, color or texture; spots that itch, crust or bleed; and new marks or moles. Even more important is scheduling a skin and mole check with a dermatologist when one has a concern. This screening takes 10-20 minutes. The dermatologist will examine the patient from head to toe and check areas of concerns found in selfexaminations. Early detection means a wider range of highly effective treatment options. Depending upon the type and stage of cancer, a patient and the dermatologist may consider Mohs surgery, with a 98-99 percent cure rate, Superficial radiotherapy, with a 95 percent cure rate or another therapy. The dermatologist should be board-certified and fellowship-trained. Roughly 20 percent of Americans will develop skin cancer. People can protect themselves and their families by using sunscreen, performing self-exams regularly, and getting a skin check. Those diagnosed with skin cancer cam investigate their options thoroughly to determine the most successful course of treatment with a dermatologist. Dermatology Associates is recognized for exceptional skin cancer treatment with fellowshiptrained Mohs surgeons; treatment of skin conditions, including acne, psoriasis and eczema; and cosmetic services, including eyelid rejuvenation, laser skin resurfacing and chemical peels. Submitted by Dermatology Associates, 18425 W. Creek Drive, Suite F, in Tinley Park, and 13401 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Palos Heights. For more information, visit www.my dermdocs.com, or call (708) 444-8300. We Make House Calls! Whether it's Home and Auto Insurance, Health Insurance, or Life - Let Us Help You With all of Your Insurance Needs! Dan Mosca 708.235.1000 We can help make sure that you are taking advantage of all of our bundling discounts. facebook.com/DanMoscaStateFarm www.GotDan.net
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