Every February, National Cancer Prevention Month emphasizes how simple, informed actions—especially early detection and healthy living—can greatly reduce cancer risk.
At Dermatology Partners, we use this month to highlight one powerful message: protecting your skin now prevents future risk. Our goal is to ensure you have the resources to make prevention part of your routine.
What Cancer Prevention Month Represents
Cancer prevention month encourages intentional choices—like sunscreen use, healthy eating, and screenings—that directly lower your cancer risk.
For dermatologists, this month centers on a single aim: raising education and motivating action to prevent skin cancer, a widespread but preventable disease affecting people of all ages.
Sun exposure, tanning beds, and lack of protection are the main threats. Prioritizing sun safety is your clear course to lower risk and safeguard your skin.
The Importance of Skin Cancer Prevention
Consistency matters most: make sunscreen, shade, and protective clothing daily habits. Choose sun safety, and skip tanning beds altogether.
Equally important is knowing your skin. Performing regular self-exams and watching for changes in moles or spots can help detect possible concerns early. However, professional screenings remain among the most effective tools for identifying skin cancer before it becomes more serious.
At Dermatology Partners, we encourage patients to schedule routine skin cancer checks, especially if they have a history of sun exposure, fair skin, or a family history of skin cancer. Early detection can make treatment simpler and improve outcomes.
A Month to Take Action
This month is your reminder—active prevention leads to better health. Every minor effort helps reduce cancer risk.
Use this month to commit: apply sunscreen, schedule screenings, and understand your risk. Every preventive action matters.
Book your skin cancer screening with us today. Protect your skin and your health—make prevention your priority all year.
