Sun Safety

Posted May 20th, 2022

Many of us love the sunshine – but it isn’t always good for us! UV radiation from the sun causes skin damage and aging, cataracts, and skin cancer. Every year there are more new cases of skin cancer than new cases of breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers combined! Did you know one in five […]

Summer Sun Safety Tips

Posted September 3rd, 2020

Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to remind yourself of the importance of sun safety. Practicing sun safety throughout the year will give you the best chance of reducing your risk of skin cancer, which is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., with 1 in 5 people facing a skin cancer diagnosis […]

Sun Safety

Posted July 8th, 2019

Skin cancer rates have been rising for many years. It seems that many of us love the sunshine – to a fault. The UV radiation from the sun causes skin damage and aging, cataracts and skin cancer. Every year there are more new cases of skin cancer than new cases of breast, prostate, lung and […]

Safety Series

Posted July 1st, 2019

We all know it is important to act safely to protect ourselves and those around us. There are guidelines and policies in our lives that we follow to ensure this safety. What we may take for granted are the everyday events that, with a little more attention and care, can decrease the potential for harm. […]

Understanding Cancer Risk Part 5: Sun Safety

Posted February 1st, 2019

The New Year is a great time to make healthy changes – start the year off with a new attitude, pledge to get more activity, eat better or do something to better yourself. Since we spend all day talking about cancer, we decided to kick off the new year with the goal of helping you […]

OncoLink Poll: Sun Safety

Posted July 21st, 2017

  Take our August poll and see how you compare! Sun safety is a hot topic in the summer (though it deserves attention all year long!).  Learn more about sun safety on OncoLink.

I wish u knew

I wish u knew… Skin cancer 101

Posted January 28th, 2013

Dr. Miller discusses the need to change the perception that having tan skin makes you look healthy and the need for public health to address skin cancer.

Don’t forget to stay sun safe!

Posted May 25th, 2012

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, I wanted to say a few words about Sun Saftey.