Melanoma Monday

MYFOXNY.COM - Today is Melanoma Monday, a day that stresses melanoma and other skin cancer prevention as well as early detection. It was established by the American Academy of Dermatology as part of Skin Cancer Awareness month in May.

Dr. Sapna Parikh reports. Watch the video, left.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the u-s. it's estimated that nearly one million new cases will be diagnosed this year. and one person dies every hour of melanoma in this country.

Being sun savvy could save your life. If you are out in the sun, use sunscreen and apply it often, but sometimes that is easier said than done. Now there's something designed to remind you to reaply your sunscreen and let you know if you're getting too much sun exposure. Its called the UV Sun Sense wristband.

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CLICK HERE FOR UV SUN SENSE WRISTBAND INFORMATION FROM SPA FINDER

CLICK HERE FOR ELECTRONIC MONITOR INFORMATION FROM AMAZON.COM

CLICK HERE FOR SUNSCREEN BOTTLE WITH UV SENSOR STRIP FROM CROWN LABORATORIES