Friday, 22 February 2008

Skin Cancer: How to reduce the risk of getting a second one

  • How likely am I to get skin cancer ?
    Anyone can develop a skin cancer, and this risk increases with time. However some people are more likely to do so than others. They include those who have:
  • Fair skin that burns easily
  • Light coloured eyes: blue, grey or hazel
  • Blonde or red hair
  • Numerous freckles
  • Outdoor work or heavy sun exposure in the past
  • A history of skin cancer

read more at http://www.bad.org.uk/public/leaflets/skin_cancer.asp