Sun Safety
Posted May 20th, 2022
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
Many of us love the sunshine – but it isn’t always good for us! UV radiation from the sun causes skin damage and aging, cataracts, and skin cancer. Every year there are more new cases of skin cancer than new cases of breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers combined! Did you know one in five […]
Summer Sun Safety Tips
Posted September 3rd, 2020
OncoLink Team
Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to remind yourself of the importance of sun safety. Practicing sun safety throughout the year will give you the best chance of reducing your risk of skin cancer, which is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., with 1 in 5 people facing a skin cancer diagnosis […]
Sun Safety
Posted July 8th, 2019
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
Skin cancer rates have been rising for many years. It seems that many of us love the sunshine – to a fault. The UV radiation from the sun causes skin damage and aging, cataracts and skin cancer. Every year there are more new cases of skin cancer than new cases of breast, prostate, lung and […]
Safety Series
Posted July 1st, 2019
Karen Arnold-Korzeniowski, BSN, RN
We all know it is important to act safely to protect ourselves and those around us. There are guidelines and policies in our lives that we follow to ensure this safety. What we may take for granted are the everyday events that, with a little more attention and care, can decrease the potential for harm. […]
Understanding Cancer Risk Part 5: Sun Safety
Posted February 1st, 2019
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
The New Year is a great time to make healthy changes – start the year off with a new attitude, pledge to get more activity, eat better or do something to better yourself. Since we spend all day talking about cancer, we decided to kick off the new year with the goal of helping you […]
OncoLink Poll: Sun Safety
Posted July 21st, 2017
OncoLink Team
Take our August poll and see how you compare! Sun safety is a hot topic in the summer (though it deserves attention all year long!). Learn more about sun safety on OncoLink.
I wish u knew… Skin cancer 101
Posted January 28th, 2013
Timothy J. Hampshire
Dr. Miller discusses the need to change the perception that having tan skin makes you look healthy and the need for public health to address skin cancer.
Don’t forget to stay sun safe!
Posted May 25th, 2012
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, I wanted to say a few words about Sun Saftey.