I chose this topic because I really like to tan, its one of my favorite things to do
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Kiersten Allred Period 2 1/23/04 Skin Cancer I chose this topic because I really like to tan, its one of my favorite things to do. With it being one of my favorite things to do I am at a high risk for skin cancer. Some basic facts about skin cancer are: * Cancer of the skin is the most common of all cancers in the United States. * More than 1 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed in the US each year * Melanoma represents only 4 percent of all skin cancers in the US, but accounts for more than 75 percent of all skin cancer deaths. * Although exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays is said to be the most important factor in the cause of skin cancers, about 70 percent of American adults do not use sun-protection measures. * Most skin cancers appear after age 50, but skin...


