1. Are you putting yourself at risk for skin cancer?
SUN SAFETY
Are you putting yourself at risk for skin cancer?

2. What sort of experiences do you have with the sun?
Sunburns? Suntans? Use of protection?

3. Short Term Effects of Sun Exposure
Makes us feel good
Makes us look good
Vitamin D production
Sunburns
Pain
Blisters

4. Long Term Effects of Sun Exposure
Eye damage
Wrinkles & age spots
Suppression of protective function of immune system
Skin cancer

5. UV Radiation UVA & UVB Rays Damage genetic blue print
UVB responsible for sunburn
UVA penetrate deeper: wrinkling, early aging, sun spots, and “leather look”
medication

6. UV Index
Helps determine how dangerous the sun’s rays are
Higher the number, the less time it takes for the sun to damage your skin
Stay out of the sun between 10 am – 4 pm

7. Skin Cancer
Three types: Basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma

8. Basal and Squamous Can be removed 90% of time
Appear in sun-exposed areas
Rarely spread to other parts of body
Look like:
pale, wax-like, red, scaly, sharply outlined patch, sore that does not heal

9. Melanoma Starts as a small, mole-like growth; then grows and changes
Can be removed surgically
Advanced stages may require chemotherapy
Can spread to other parts of the body quickly
Early detection is critical

10. ABCD’s of moles & birthmarks
Asymmetry: one-half of a mole or birthmark does not match the other half
Border: The edges are irregular, ragged, notched, or blurred.
Color: The color is not the same all over.
Diameter: The area is larger than the size of a pencil eraser.

12. Indoor Tanning Indoor tanning raises risk for skin cancer.mp4
Indoor tanning's dark side.mp4
There are a lot of Facts…
The ONLY logical conclusion is…
Increasing your exposure to cancer-producing UV rays, indoors and outdoors, increases your chances for skin cancer and skin damage.

13. A FEW MORE VIDEOS Dear 16-year-old Me.mp4
Melanoma patient's last wish includes warning about tanning beds.mp4

14. Slip! Slop! Slap! Slip on appropriate clothing.
Slop on some sunscreen.
SPF 15 or higher
reapply frequently
Slap on a hat or sunglasses