New information presented at the 69th Conference of the American Academy of Dermatology showed that skin cancer cases are rising dramatically in the U.S. The new estimates indicate that in 2006, the actual number of skin cancer cases was over 3.5 million. The authors suggest that the rise is, in part, due to tanning practices. Skin cancer is highly preventable via reduction in sun exposure and proper use of sun screen. Tanning beds are also sources of the radiationIn cancer biology: A cancer treatment in which high energy beams are used to kill cancer cells. Radiation can also cause genetic damage that can lead to cancer. As an example, skin cancer is believed to be greatly increased by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. that causes skin cancer.
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