
Funded by a grant from the Alabama Department of Public Health, LAPOP operates through a mobile RV clinic that travels to Mobile, Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Washington, and Escambia counties.
By Kimberly Donnellan, M.D., F.A.C.S.
USA Health Midtown
Warmer weather means more time outdoors, and since May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, this is a great reminder about the importance of using sunscreen.
Skin cancers are the most common types of cancer, but also the most treatable, especially when detected early. Besides regular screenings, always use sunscreen to protect your skin and yourself.
Understanding sunscreen is essential for protecting your skin from the harmful effects of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. Here are some key points to keep in mind:
By understanding these key points and following proper sunscreen usage practices, you can help protect your skin from sun damage and reduce the risk of sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer.
Funded by a grant from the Alabama Department of Public Health, LAPOP operates through a mobile RV clinic that travels to Mobile, Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Washington, and Escambia counties.
The event, now a local tradition, brings together cancer survivors, loved ones, and community members for a morning of movement, remembrance, and celebration.
“This is an exciting step forward in understanding how ovarian cancer cells thrive in the acidic environments that tumors create,” said Kevin Lee, Ph.D., assistant professor of research for gynecologic oncology at MCI, and corresponding author of the study.
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