Duh, UV Rays Can Cause Skin Cancer?

Hot sun should not be overlooked loh. Because, more often exposed to sunlight, especially ultraviolet (UV) light, the greater your potential for skin cancer.


Apparently, UV rays that harm the skin there are two types. "A when exposed to UV rays too often will make the skin get old because the collagen in the skin sags. Meanwhile, exposure to UV-B rays cause kuliy intensive burning and skin cancer risk in the long term," said dr. Eddy Karta, GDSS, Wednesday (26/09).

What are the symptoms of cancer?

Cancer symptoms are quite varied and depend on where the cancer is located, where it has spread, and how big the tumor is. Some cancers can be felt or seen through the skin - a lump on the breast or testicle can be an indicator of cancer in those locations. Skin cancer (melanoma) is often noted by a change in a wart or mole on the skin. Some oral cancers present white patches inside the mouth or white spots on the tongue.
Other cancers have symptoms that are less physically apparent. Some brain tumors tend to present symptoms early in the disease as they affect important cognitive functions. Pancreas cancers are usually too small to cause symptoms until they cause pain by pushing against nearby nerves or interfere with liver function to cause a yellowing of the skin and eyes called jaundice. Symptoms also can be created as a tumor grows and pushes against organs and blood vessels. For example, colon cancers lead to symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, and changes in stool size. Bladder or prostate cancers cause changes in bladder function such as more frequent or infrequent urination.