Did you know:
- More than two million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year
- This includes men and women who hit the links without appropriate protection from the sun – from not using enough sunscreen to not wearing protective clothing.
- According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the good news is skin cancer is easily preventable and – when detected early – has a high cure rate.
Check out this short PSA:
SpotSkinCancer.org, which just launched this week, has everything you need to know about skin cancer, locations for free screenings, educational material and local dermatologist in each market.
The dangers of engaging in outdoor activities like golf or hiking without appropriate protection- sunscreen, hats, could kill you. Be careful out there so you can attend all the demo days in your area!
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Sadly skin cancer is going to get more common now that radiation from Japan has spread across the planet.
ReplyDeleteGreat article! Spreading the sun safety message is crucial - golfers need to know the risks, and take action. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWear a hat people! It shades your face and can look pretty sporty too. I have a whole collection. And sunscreen goes on EVERYDAY no matter what.
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