Skin cancer accounts for about half of all cancers. Melanoma is responsible for just 4 percent of skin cancers but for 79 percent of skin cancer deaths. It kills more Americans than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined.
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death each year.
African-American men have a higher risk at all ages. The cause of that higher risk is unknown. The ACS suggests that all men over the age of 50 get yearly screenings. All Concept Communications material is provided for information only and is neither advice nor a substitute for proper medical care. Consult a qualified healthcare professional who understands your particular history for individual concerns.