Fall Check Up 10/10/2009
 
Now that fall is upon us and we are working in our yards to finish those last projects before the first frost comes, don’t forget to do your annual check-up with your family physician.  Like most of our outdoor tools our body must be kept in good shape for us to use them for many years to come. 

 I must admit I have been bad about going to the doctors.  My last visit and check-up was six years ago. I recently went to the doctors and got my physical and was reminded that even though we believe that we are healthy there are signs and symptoms that our body gives us to let us know that we are not as healthy as we think.   I have several moles that I had checked and while they were benign I was reminded that coming from a family of two or more people that have had skin cancer, I am 37 times more likely to develop  skin cancer in the future.    Other facts that I have found that increase your risk of skin cancer are as follows.  1) Family treated with skin cancer. 2) History of cancer in the family. 3) Those who work indoors all week and only getting sun exposure during the weekend. 4) If you have fair skin, light hair you have an increased risk of skin cancer. 5) If you have several moles or freckles that burn before they tan.  To find more risks, consult your primary care physician or dermatologist.

For reference I have attached below a chart of mole detection and skin cancer.



So my faithful readers, Take the time to go and have your annual check-up.  Catch any minor problems that exist now before they become a major problem. Keep your body healthy and with proper diet, exercise and treatments you can keep your body well conditioned for many years to come.

Resources:

http://blog.pharmacymix.com/abc-of-skin-cancer-and-mole-detection
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