Skin cancer is less common in people with darker skin, but when it does occur, it can be far more deadly. Black Americans are nearly five times more likely to die within five years of a melanoma ...

The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the time they reach age 70. It's the most common cancer, both in the US and worldwide.

Sure, it feels great on our skin, but we know it comes at a cost, especially for the kiddos. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and Minnesota has the second-highest rate of melanoma in the country.