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May 18th, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — Older men have an increased
risk of developing melanoma, but most are careless about sun protection
and do not know how to properly check themselves for signs of skin cancer,
a new survey reveals.
This is particularly worrisome because nearly 132,000 new cases of
melanoma will be diagnosed in 2012, according to the American Academy of
Dermatology, which conducted the online poll.
“This survey demonstrates that many men do not protect themselves from
the sun when outdoors and that some still believe that sun exposure is
good for their health. This is a very troubling combination in light of
the fact that the major risk factor for melanoma is exposure to
ultraviolet light,” dermatologist Dr. Thomas Rohrer, a clinical associate
professor of dermatology at Brown University School of Medicine, said in
an academy news release.
Just 29 percent of men report always protecting their skin outside, the
national survey showed. Meanwhile, 43 percent of women take the necessary
precautions.
Moreover, 39 percent of men said they preferred to simply enjoy the sun
and not worry about how to protect themselves from its harmful rays,
compared with 28 percent of women.
Although 59 percent of women said they know how to examine their own
skin for signs of cancer, the study also showed that just 46 percent of
the men surveyed knew how this should be done.
“Men need to examine their skin and see a dermatologist if they spot
anything changing, bleeding or growing,” Rohrer said.
Fortunately, the researchers noted, the five-year survival rate for
people whose melanoma is diagnosed and treated before it spreads to the
lymph nodes is 98 percent.
“The survey results should serve as a wake-up call to men to be
vigilant about protecting their skin from sun exposure and examining their
skin regularly for skin cancer,” Rohrer concluded. “Loved ones can assist
by examining their partners’ skin and noting anything suspicious. These
exams are vital since the early detection of skin cancer helps save
lives.”
The academy is distributing public service announcements to television,
cable and radio stations nationwide to help raise awareness on how people
can protect themselves from skin cancer.
More information
The American Cancer Society has more about skin cancer.
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