May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need to Know

Understanding the Importance

Every year, May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a global initiative focused on raising awareness about the most common form of cancer in the world—skin cancer. The goal is clear: to educate people about prevention, encourage early detection, and promote safe, effective treatment options.

Skin cancer can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or race. However, with the right information and proactive health choices, it’s also one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when caught early.

The Three Major Types of Skin Cancer

1. Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

   • Most common form

   • Slow-growing and rarely spreads

   • Appears as a translucent bump or patch

2. Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)

   • Second most common

   • Can spread if untreated

   • Shows up as a red, scaly, or crusted lesion

3. Melanoma

   • The most dangerous type

   • Can spread rapidly

   • Often appears as a dark mole with irregular borders or colors

Alarming Global Statistics

• Over 5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed annually in the U.S. alone.

• 1 in 5 people will develop skin cancer by age 70.

• Melanoma rates have doubled in the past 30 years.

• A person dies from melanoma every 57 minutes globally.

Major Risk Factors

• Excessive UV exposure (sunlight or tanning beds)

• Fair skin, light eyes, and hair

• Family or personal history of skin cancer

• A high number of moles or atypical moles

• Living in sunny or high-altitude climates

Prevention Tips

• Use broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) daily, even on cloudy days.

• Wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and wide-brimmed hats.

• Seek shade during peak sun hours (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.).

• Avoid indoor tanning at all costs.

• Conduct monthly self-skin checks using the ABCDE rule for moles:

  • Asymmetry

  • Border irregularity

  • Color variation

  • Diameter over 6 mm

  • Evolving shape, size, or color

Treatment Options

Thanks to modern medicine, skin cancer treatments are highly successful, especially when detected early. Treatment options include:

• Surgical excision

• Mohs micrographic surgery

• Cryotherapy

• Radiation therapy

• Topical medications

• Targeted and immunotherapies (especially for advanced melanoma)

Why Choose Us for Your Skin Cancer Care?

At World Medi Group, we work with top-tier hospitals and leading dermatological surgeons across Türkiye who specialize in skin cancer treatment. Whether you need:

• Accurate diagnosis through dermoscopy and biopsy

• Surgical removal with minimal scarring

• Advanced therapies for aggressive melanomas

• Post-treatment care and reconstructive solutions

-we provide it all with international standards at competitive pricing.

Our team ensures a seamless health tourism journey from consultation to recovery, supported by English-speaking staff, JCI-accredited hospitals, and expert physicians.

Don’t Wait—Act Now

Your skin health is your responsibility—but you’re not alone. If you notice any suspicious spots or have a family history of skin cancer, now is the time to get checked.

✅ Book a consultation with our partner clinics today.

✅ Get expert opinions and access to cutting-edge treatments.

✅ Start your journey to skin health with confidence.

📧 Contact us: contact@worldmedigroup.com

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