"Understanding Skin Cancer: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Sun Safety"
TL;DR
Fitness celebrity Richard Simmons revealed he was treated for basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer, which can be easily missed or mistaken for another skin issue. Basal cell carcinoma is often discovered during routine skin checks and is estimated to affect several million people in the United States each year. It is caused by cumulative, chronic exposure to UV radiation and is most common in adults over age 40. Prevention and early detection are crucial, and the disease is very treatable when diagnosed.
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