www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, April 15, 2010 · 22 Health and Wellness Protection and detection is the best defence against skin cancer (NC) Actinic keratosis (AK), a common skin condition that can lead to skin cancer if left untreated, is caused from over exposure to the sun and most commonly affects the most sun-exposed areas of the body such as head, face, neck, and arms. From protection to detection, here are three tips you can add to your arsenal on the AK battlefield. Protection and Detection Are Key Although protection is important, detection and early treatment are equally as important because there is no way to predict ® ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NO NO NO NO NO NO NO Injections Starvation Diet Packaged Food Excessive Exercise Pills or Potions Magic Shakes Counting Calories SureSlim WELLNESS CLINIC "I used to be afraid to dress for summer at the beach or the lake. Thanks to SureSlim® , I'm now 60 lbs. lighter and look great in shorts and a tee. Call now or Book Online at www.sureslim.ca for your FREE INFO SESSION on our unique SureSlim Method! A Proven, Personalized Medical Weight Loss Program It's not you, it's your metabolism!! Learn How to Lose Weight Dramatically & Permanently by Correcting Your Metabolism with your own Personalized Eating Program using regular grocery store foods. which AK lesions will evolve into squamous cell carcinoma. It is estimated that up to one in ten AK lesions may progress into squamous cell carcinoma. If you do suffer from AK, there are several treatment options available.The newest treatment available for AK is called Zyclara. It's a cream that's just been approved by Health Canada. Some of the benefits of Zyclara include that it's well tolerated, is easy to use and can be applied in the comforts of your own home; it not only targets visible lesions, but also treats lesions that are not yet visible but are just developing within your skin. Speak to your doctor about what treatment options are best for you. Sun Smarts All Year Round Canadians aren't getting a passing grade when it comes to protection from the sun. According to a recent survey, while nine in 10 Canadians know the sun protection mantra, only one in 10 are actually heeding this advice. Protecting your skin all year round by covering up sun-exposed skin and wearing a sunscreen with complete UV protection will decrease your chances of developing AK. Check, mate While eighty-five per cent of Canadians know they should be checking their skin regularly for suspicious spots, one in three admit to never doing so. And nearly half of young Canadians (aged 18 24) admit to never checking their skin. When it comes to AK prevention, early detection is key. To win the battle against all types of skin conditions, especially AK, do yourself a favour and check your skin year-round. Come see us at our NEW LOCATION 5040 Fairview Street, Burlington at Appleby Line *Individual Results May Vary Burlington 905-331-7400 Oakville 905-257-1102 Psychological Assessment, Counseling and Treatment in a Confiden al, Posi ve, Suppor ve Environment mental wellness al we Dr. Robert Mathieson, C.Psych., Registered Psychologist addressing your 1464 Cornwall Road, Suite 2, Oakville Tel : 905-339-1530