Knowing the warning signs of skin cancer and how to prevent it

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and it's a good time to remind you that skin cancer is America's most common cancer. "The three most common [types of skin cancer] are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma," Dr. Levin explained. Basal cell accounts for 75%-80% of skin cancers. Squamous Cell is the second-most common, characterized by rough or reddish scaly areas.