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Meet Becky…

She DIED of

Skin Cancer…

Did you know..

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She has always been a risk of skin cancer because of her light skin complexion and natural red hair.

Risk factors vary for different types of skin factors, complexion is one of them.

Protein is needed to repair and maintain the body.

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Melanoma is the No. 1 cause of cancer deaths in women

age 25 to 30. But it CAN target anyone. That's why it's important to understand your risks. With that said, you're at increased risk for melanoma if:

* A member of your family has had malignant melanoma.

•You have fair skin, blond or red hair and blue or light-colored eyes.

•You sunburn easily and rarely tan. The risk of melanoma is 12 times greater for people with fair skin than for people with darker skin.

•You had sunburns as a child.

* You have a compromised immune system, or you're on medication to prevent organ rejection.

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Becky could have been more proactive in taking care of her skin & had less exposure to the sun….

She could have also worn a hat.. Or Sunscreen..

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If Becky had more proactive and took the steps to take care of her skin,

She would be enjoying her time at the beach she loved so much.