Top Tips for Skin Cancer Prevention:
Use Sunscreen Daily Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher and apply it generously every two hours—more often if swimming or sweating.
Avoid Peak Sun Hours The sun’s UV rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to stay in the shade during these hours whenever possible.
Cover Up Wear long sleeves, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Lightweight, tightly woven fabrics offer the best protection.
Skip Tanning Beds Indoor tanning increases the risk of melanoma, especially in younger people. There’s no such thing as a safe tan.
Check Your Skin Regularly Perform monthly self-exams and schedule annual skin checks with a dermatologist—especially if you have a family history of skin cancer or many moles.
Protecting your skin today can help prevent serious issues tomorrow.Understanding Your Options: Skin Cancer Treatment Paths
cCARE is proud to sponsor the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Carlsbad, CA on August 22-23. This year’s event holds special meaning for our cCARE family. Alicia Shell, cCARE’s Vice President of Operations, and her family have created a team in memory of her husband, Matt Shell, who courageously battled lung cancer and passed away on May 29, 2026.
Prostate health is a vital yet often overlooked aspect of men’s overall well-being. As men age, the prostate, a small gland located below the bladder, can become more susceptible to conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer. Understanding the importance of prevention, early detection, and healthy habits can empower individuals to take proactive steps toward long-term health.
Learn about prostate cancer risks, symptoms, and when to get screened.
cCARE is proud to sponsor the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Carlsbad, CA on August 22-23. This year’s event holds special meaning for our cCARE family. Alicia Shell, cCARE’s Vice President of Operations, and her family have created a team in memory of her husband, Matt Shell, who courageously battled lung cancer and passed away on May 29, 2026.
Prostate health is a vital yet often overlooked aspect of men’s overall well-being. As men age, the prostate, a small gland located below the bladder, can become more susceptible to conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer. Understanding the importance of prevention, early detection, and healthy habits can empower individuals to take proactive steps toward long-term health.
Learn about prostate cancer risks, symptoms, and when to get screened.
We were honored to welcome over 200 attendees to our Rise and Shine: Survivorship to Thrivership event. This Celebration of Life brought together patients, caregivers, families, and friends to connect, access resources, and support one another, no matter where they are in their cancer journey.