I just saw a powerful American Cancer Society (ACS) public service announcement in a magazine. A picture of a young woman fills most of the page and this woman, shown holding a framed photograph of another young woman, looks solemn. The words that accompany the photo capture the sadness in her eyes:My sister accidentally killed herself.
These are the words that follow:
She died of skin cancer.
Most people think skin cancer happens to other people, according the ACS. Yet it's the most common of all cancers. And left undetected, skin cancer can be fatal. It is also curable -- if caught early.
The ad closes with an urging for everyone to make sun safety a way of life. It's as easy as three simple steps: use sunscreen, cover up, and watch for skin changes.
For more information on skin cancer, contact the ACS at 1-800-ACS-2345 or stop by www.cancer.org.
