#SaludTues Tweetchat 4/28/15: What You Need to Know about Skin Cancer

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Summer is almost here, which means we’re planning as many outdoor activities as we can to take advantage of warm weather and sunshine!

But nothing ruins a great hike or beach day like a sunburn. More importantly, too much sun exposure can severely increase skin cancer risks.

In fact, new research shows that in the past two decades, melanoma incidence among Latinos has risen almost 20 percent.

What’s the deal?

Poor sun safety habits and lack of awareness are just a few factors, studies find.

Join us and our co-hosts as we tweet the facts about skin cancer, the best preventative measures and how to spot something doctor-visit-worthy at the next #SaludTues Tweetchat.

• WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “What You Need to Know about Skin Cancer”
• DATE: Tuesday, April 28, 2015
• TIME: Noon CST (1:00 PM ET)
• WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
• HOST: @SaludAmerica
• CO-HOSTS: Cancer experts from the UT Health San Antonio

We’ll open the floor to your stories and experiences as we explore:

• How safe do we need to be in the sun?
• What are some skin abnormalities that I should get checked out?
• What skin cancer resources are available for me to learn from and share?

Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter/X and share your stories and resources.

#SaludTues is a Tweetchat on Twitter/X that focuses on a variety of different health issues. From September 2014 to March 2021, #SaludTues occurred weekly at noon CST every Tuesday. From April 2021 to November 2023, #SaludTues occurred monthly at noon CST on the first Tuesday of each month. Starting in January 2024, #SaludTues occurs on a periodic basis at noon CST on some Tuesdays. Tweetchats are hosted by @SaludAmerica, the Twitter/X handle of Salud America! The National Health Communication Program.