1. The Dangers of Skin Cancer Are we educated enough?

2. Standing Continuum Activity Tanned skin looks more attractive and healthier. Dark skinned people do not need to worry about skin cancer. A base tan can protect your skin from sun damage. You need to wear sunscreen in the winter. Tanning beds are a safe way to tan.

3. Statement of the Problem Melanoma/skin cancer continues to increase at an alarming rate. We need to educate ourselves and change our perception of tanning.

4. Are Tan Skins Cool? Behavior and attitude

5. Tanning Salon Baking under their artificial lamps as little as once a month can boost your risk of a deadly form of skin cancer by 55% -- and the danger is even greater when done in as a teenager.

6. Significance to Optimal Health Spending time outdoors in the fresh air does wonders for the body and soul. Just remember that your skin needs extra protection from the sun.

7. T TT Types of Skin Cancer- uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells Basal cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinomas

8. Types of Skin Cancer Malignant Melanoma (can spread quickly- metastasis)

9. The ABCD’s of Skin Cancer A – Asymmetry B – Border C – Color D – Diameter

10. Benign vs. Malignant Moles

11. Other Effects From the Sun Skin Damage Cataracts and Other Eye Damage Immune Suppression

12. Possible Solutions Don’t sunbathe Avoid sun exposure between 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. When outdoors use SPF 15 or higher (reapply every 2 hours & after swimming) Several sunburns over course of a lifetime can double/ triple melanoma risk no matter when sunburns occurred

13. Possible Solutions Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hats, UV- protective sunglasses Stay away from artificial tanning devices Teach children good sun protection habits at an early age. 80% of damages that lead to adult skin cancers start in childhood Examine self from head to toe once every 3 months Tinted windows in automobile

14. Year Round Protection During winter ( Reflections from snow can double the UV rays from the sun) UV radiation is not only associated with heat Clouds/ Haze- water droplets magnify UV rays. Latitude- closer to the equator, more potent sun rays. Altitude- UV radiation increases 4-5% every 1000 ft. above sea level. Reflection- water, sand, concrete and snow reflect 90% of UV rays. Photosensitive Reactions- medicines for acne or antibiotics

15. Treatments Removal – Laser / Excision or cutting out Surgery – lymph nodes Chemotherapy / Immunotherapy Radiation

16. Solution to the Problem Sun Avoidance is the best defense against skin cancer Visit your dermatologist at least once a year –E–Early detection is the surest way to a cure! Sun Screen! Sun Screen! Sun Screen!

17. Ultraviolet Radiation Damage UVB causes basal, squamous cell carcinomas and melanoma. UVA causes wrinkling, leathering, photo aging because it penetrates deeper and worsens UVB effects. Use sunscreen that blocks both types of radiation. Look for “Broad Spectrum”!

18. If Not Addressed About 91,900 new cases of melanoma in the United States, in 2003 7,600 are expected to die from melanoma (4,700 men and 2,900 women) http://www.savingskin.com/facts.html

19. Resources *For more information visit www.aad.org *Call the Skin Cancer Institute at 1-800-424-6724

20. Assignment Create a public service slogan Purpose: Remind teenagers of the dangers of skin cancer –Encourage teens to make sun smart decisions –Ex: Well-done in the sun