Be cancer safe

Be sure to be #Cancersafe this Summer:

• Seek shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM.
• Don’t get sunburned.
• Avoid tanning and never use UV tanning beds.
• Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.
• Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
• Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months.
• Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.
• See a dermatologist at least once a year for a professional skin exam.

According to CANSA:

The Top 5 Invasive Cancers Reported in South Africa (NCR 2019)

Males:

1. Prostate
2. Colorectal
3. Lung
4. Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
5. Melanoma

Females:

1. Breast
2. Cervix
3. Colorectal
4. Uterus
5. Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

It is important to do self-examinations and if you notice any abnormalities, make an appointment to see a doctor to rule out any cancer possibilities or to start chemotherapy earlier. It is said that the chances of defeating cancer are higher if detected early.

Sources:

www.skincancer.org

https://cansa.org.za/south-african-cancer-statistics/