skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the us3.
- 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime1.
- It accounts for more than 50% of all cancers combined4.
- 1 person dies of melanoma (the deadliest form of skin cancer) nearly every hour3.
- Since 1994, non-melanoma skin cancer incidences have increased by over 300%5.
- About 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to UV rays6.
"safe" UV rays are a myth.
- 65% of Americans believe there are "safe types of UV rays"7.
- 50% of Americans are unconcerned about sun exposure7.
- 26% of young Americans have used tanning beds in the past year8.
The sun does not discriminate. We're all at risk.
- Women under 40 have a higher chance of developing melanoma than any other cancer except breast cancer3.
- It is the most common cancer among men aged 50+, ahead of prostate, lung & colon9.
- Among non-Caucasians, melanoma is a higher risk for children than adults10.
Education, early detection and protection make a difference.
- 99% of skin cancer patients survive with early detection2.
What are the warning signs?
- Sudden appearance of new moles.
- Changes in shape or color to an existing mole.
- To help identify suspect moles, use the ugly duckling and ABCDE methods:
Ugly Ducking
- º Most peoples moles are often similar in appearance. However a mole could be considered suspect if it has a different appearance from other moles: it is known as the "ugly duckling".
- ABCDE
- ºA mole or lesion can be judged as suspect if it presents one of the ABCDE criteria or any other anomaly: Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving.
Protect yourself and learn how to do a self check today.
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If you see a suspect, new or a recently changed mole, you should consult your dermatologist as soon as possible to provide a qualified diagnosis.
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Skin cancer is not the only concern, UV exposure also causes premature aging.
- UVA rays are the No 1 cause of skin aging.
- UVA rays play a greater role in causing skin pigmentation [dark spots] than UVB rays4.
- Exposure to UV rays can lead to both short term and long term damage to skin cells.
- Leading to adverse effects including skin cancer and premature aging.
Over 30 years, the left side of this teachers face aged faster
due to UVA exposure through a window in her class room.
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