Skin Cancer Facts

ginger a asked:


I have pale skin during the school year because I do not go on vacations, so therefore I cannot get tan. However, during the summer when I am outside a lot I get somewhat burned, but also tan. I have light brown hair w highlights & i get some freckles in the sun.

so how high are my chances for getting skin cancer?

[dont mention tanning booths...i will NEVER use one.]

Stacy L asked:


Plain and simple I love the beach and being in the sun, and during the winter tanning…now everyone says I am going to get skin cancer, but can anyone give me a good site with the different types and info, maybe videos too?

The HitMan asked:


they tend to get skin cancer quicker than other races and osteoporosis why is this ?

Food Stamp asked:


I just read a whole article on skin cancer and they showed what some types of skin cancer may look like. My boyfriend has many moles on his body (over 50) and I am concerned that some may be cancerous.
Some of his moles did look funny to me. He says that he has no health insurance and just brushes me off when I bring the topic up. I even offered to pay for the dr. appointment and he just responded “whatever”

Also, how long would it take for skin cancer to progress till he realizes he feel crappy enough that he needs to see a doctor? He thinks skin cancer is a joke and he is invincible to it. I am even thinking about telling his dad. Even though he’s 26. At least his dad will care.

Just so you guys know I am checking his moles periodically for changes in shape and color.

Cammy =D asked:


My friend just found out a couple weeks ago he had skin cancer. How do you get it? And, can it kill people? And, what other cons affect it?