Thursday, July 9, 2009

Do you know what the most common cancer is?

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S.

Do you know the facts about skin cancer in Utah? Check out this fact sheet about skin cancer in Utah from the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Also included on the fact sheet is the story of MaryAnn Gerber who is now a member of UCAN after fighting her own battle with melanoma.

Tanning Beds Worse than Sun

UCAN's MaryAnn Gerber did an interview with Lana Groves from the Deseret News. MayAnn was a frequent tanner in her early twenties. At the age of 24, she was diagnosed with skin cancer--melanoma, to be exact--and her life was changed forever.

Click here to read about her story and learn more about the dangers of tanning.

Do you use enough sunscreen?

Do you ever wonder about how much sunscreen you should be using? Check out this news report on sun safety with an interview by UCAN's Dominique Swinyer to learn more about how much sunscreen you should be using, and how to apply it.

Click here to read the transcript of this report.