As we head into summer, Skin Cancer Awareness Month seeks to educate people on the most common form of cancer in the United States.

Kim Durst with the American Cancer Society says anyone can get skin cancer, but there are some with a higher risk, such as those with fair skin, blonde or red hair, blue or green eyes, or have a certain type or large number of moles. Durst says a change in your skin’s appearance is the most common sign of skin cancer, “You just kind of have to look and if a mole is changing, if you know it’s changing shape, color, size. Other symptoms include scaliness, bleeding, or just a change in the appearance of a bump or a nodule. You just really need to be aware of your skin and the different changes of what’s happening on it.”

Skin cancer can be prevented by reducing your exposure to ultraviolet rays. Preventative measures include staying in the shade, wearing sunscreen, wearing clothing that covers your arms and legs, and avoiding indoor tanning.