The summer sun is here so it’s time to review the risks that come from sun exposure. Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 5 million people are treated for skin cancer each year, which equates to a cost of over $8 billion. While skin cancer can also be caused from tanning beds or sun lamps, the most common cause is cumulative exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, ...
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