OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — Approximately one person dies of melanoma every hour in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society.
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Mapped: Melanoma cases in Virginia
Before you leave the house to enjoy Richmond’s sunny forecasts this week, lather on some sunscreen.
Link between UV and skin cancer
Excessive UV radiation damages DNA in skin cells producing genetic mutations that can lead to skin cancer.
Do You Really Need to Wear Sunscreen?
You may have noticed a trend popping up on your social media feeds this summer: posts that claim you don’t need to wear sunscreen and that label certain kinds of sunscreen as toxic or question if sunscreen does more harm than good.