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Article: What causes skin cancer and how can I keep from getting it?(Ask Doctor Cory)
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- U.S. Kids
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- July 1, 1997
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Dear Dr. Cory:
What causes skin cancer and how can I keep from getting it?
Sara Gibson Athens, Georgia
Dear Sara:
More than ninety percent of all skin cancers are due to sun exposure. Whether you get a sunburn or a suntan, you are exposed to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. These rays are invisible to the human eye, but they can cause serious damage to the skin. Too much time spent unprotected in the sun can cause the skin to become dry and ...