1. Better Health. No Hassles. Skin Cancer Abnormal growth of skin cells On skin exposed to the sun Can occur in other areas though !!!! 3 types Basal cell Squamous cell Melanoma

2. Better Health. No Hassles. Skin Cancer Basal cell and squamous are slow growing and highly treatable if found early Melanoma most serious it affects the deeper layers of skin and spreads to other tissues Squamous can also spread internally

3. Better Health. No Hassles. Skin Cancer All 3 on the rise Most avoidable by limiting uv exposure and by paying attention to suspicious changes on skin. If caught early can be treated Areas involved scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands

4. Better Health. No Hassles. Basal Cell Carcinoma Most common Most easily treated Least likely to spread A pearly or waxy bump on face, ears or neck A flat, flesh-colored or brown scar-like lesion on your chest or back

5. Better Health. No Hassles. Squamous Cell Carcinoma Easily treated if detected early More apt to spread Firm, red nodule on your face, lips, ears, neck, hands or arms A flat lesion with a scaly, crusted surface on your face, ears, neck, hands or arms

6. Better Health. No Hassles. Melanoma Most serious!! Most skin cancer deaths Can develop on normal skin or in an existing mole Most common upper back or face men and women A simple mole located anywhere on body that changes in size, color or bleeds Small lesion irregular border blue/black color

7. Better Health. No Hassles. Risk Factors Fair skin History sunburns Excessive sun exposure Sunny or high altitude climates Moles Precancerous skin lesions Family history Personal history Weakened immune system Age

8. Better Health. No Hassles. Prevention Avoid sun between 10am - 4pm Wear sunscreen year-round Wear protective clothing Avoid tanning beds Sun sensitizing medications Check yourself regularly and report changes to your doctor Have skin exams especially > 40 yrs

9. Better Health. No Hassles. Skin Self- Exam Guide A is for Asymmetry B is for irregular Border C is for color Changes D is for Diameter E is for Evolving/changing

10. Better Health. No Hassles. SQUAMOUS TOP BASAL BELOW

11. Better Health. No Hassles. Melanoma

12. Better Health. No Hassles. Sun Tan Is Skin Damage