What is Skin Cancer Screening?
- By websitebuilder
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- 26 Sep, 2018
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A Skin Cancer Screening said out loud can be enough to make some people run for the hills. Just the mere thought of detecting some sinister skin invader can make the bravest of us squeamish, however the point of a check-up is prevention and intervention - all to avoid powerlessness and suffering.
Unfortunately, cancer, and skin cancer at that, are far too common to be ignored. That’s why it’s important to place the health of your skin in professionals who are both qualified, and caring. Most modern, western countries worldwide provide free annual skin check-ups, but even in instances where regular check-ups are not freely or widely available, a paid appointment is well worth it.
Typically, a skin cancer screening involves:
- An examination of your whole body - particular to any problem areas, changing moles, or new blemishes.
- A report of findings, mole placement and any notes regarding findings.
- Testing (in the event that suspicious spots are detected)
After the screening, it’s as easy as showing up next year for the next round of checks. However, in the unfortunate event that you’re called back for a test, try not to be alarmed. Often, spots which require checking turn out to be harmless and in the event that cancer is detected, you can thank your proactive self-care efforts for blighting it in its tracks.
What should I do to Protect my Skin?
We recommend the following skin care tips for the prevention of skin cancer.
- Cover your skin in peak UV periods. That means long sleeve shirts, trousers, skirts and jackets.
- Carry sunscreen with you. Daily drive commutes with harsh sunlight still equal UV exposure, so do midday walks, even in mild weather.
- Seek Shade. While it’s crucial to get your daily dose of Vitamin D, this should never be at the expense of your skin.
- Avoid UV Tanning Beds. For countries and cities with little sunshine, it can be a tempting solution, however, more UV = more cancer risk. Just don’t do it.
- Eat and Live Well. Avoid smoking, embrace colorful natural foods and reduce your stress where possible. Correlations between carcinogens and poor diet to skin cancer have been made, so the best thing to do, is to take the very best care of you!
- The Eyes Have It. Don’t forget about your eyes. Protect the windows to your soul by slapping on some sunglasses, even your eyes can get sun damaged.
