60 Minutes · Skin cancer cases rising in the U.S., report says

1. 1. Skin cancer is the most common, affecting one in five Americans over lifetime.
2. 2. Skin cancer cases are rising due to sun exposure and frequent tanning bed usage.
3. 3. Common misconceptions wrongly claim sun exposure is healthy or improves appearance.
4. 4. Protecting skin requires daily application of water-resistant sunscreen, SPF 30 or higher.
5. 5. Non-surgical Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) now offers an alternative to invasive procedures.