Fun facts
What gender is more likely to get skin cancer?
female
What prevents melanoma
Sunscreen
How can melanoma become treated
If it found early and removed through surgery
Is melanoma more likely in whites or blacks
What color is melanoma represented by?
black
List 3 places melanoma forms on skin
Arms, back, face, legs, eyes, nose, throat
what is one symptom of melanoma
A change in an existing mole
Asymmetrical shape. Look for moles with unusual shapes, such as two very different-looking halves.
Changes in color. Look for growths that have many colors or unusual color patterns.
Changes in size. Look for new growth in a mole larger than 1/4 inch (about 6 millimeters).
Changes in symptoms. Look for changes in symptoms, such as new itchiness or bleeding.
Unusual border. Look for moles with unusual, notched or scalloped borders.
Why is melanoma dangerous
It spreads fast
What does melanoma mean?
Black tumor
What gives our skin its color
Melanin
What is the easiest way to spot melanoma
New pigment or unusual looking growth in skin
what age is melanoma common it?
40 and under
Skin cancer is caused by overexposure to…
Suns rays, ultraviolet light, even tanning beds
Where does melanoma start?
Melanocytes
Where are rare areas to detect melanoma
Nose and throat
What percent of people with melanoma have had family history?
10%