Your Care Instructions

Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the skin. It usually appears as a growth that changes in colour, shape, or size. This can be a sore that does not heal or a change in a mole. Skin cancer is almost always curable when found early and treated. So it is important to see your doctor if you have any of these changes in your skin.

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. It often appears on areas of the body that have been exposed to the sun, such as the head, face, neck, back, chest, or shoulders.

How can you care for yourself at home?

• Wear a wide-brimmed hat and long sleeves and pants if you are going to be outdoors for a long time.
• Avoid the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., which is the peak time for UV rays.
• Wear sunscreen on exposed skin. Make sure to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. Use it every day, even when it is cloudy.
• Do not use tanning booths or sunlamps.
• Use lip balm or cream that has sun protection factor (SPF) to protect your lips from getting sunburned.
• Wear sunglasses that block UV rays.