Atlantic County Healthy Living Coalition

 

Cancer Prevention & Early Detection

Adopting healthy lifestyles by avoiding tobacco use, eating fruits and vegetables, maintaining optimal weight, living an active lifestyle can help prevent cancer.  Visiting your doctor annually and doing self examinations can help detect cancer at early stages.  This section is dedicated to improving survival of cancer.  Please also visit the cancer section on this website for cancer specific information.

 

Self Examination for Skin Cancer

Source Mollie's Fund

Learn about skin cancer self examination, the ABCDE’s of mole examination and warning signs of skin cancer in moles.


Sun Safety

Source ACHLC Members

Summer is here and once again outdoor activities are a favorite of both children and adults alike.  It is important that everyone takes good care of their skin by protecting it from ultraviolet (UV) rays.  Learn how to protect your skin from the sun and some important first aid tips for sunburn.




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