Preventative Measures
With long sleeves, long pants, a hat, and sunglasses
This popular actor, known for playing Wolverine, has publicly shared his experience with basal cell carcinoma
Who is Hugh Jackman?
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
What is the most common type of skin caner?
Once a month
How often should you check your skin for changes?
From 10am to 4pm; as much as possible
This famous singer and actress underwent surgery for skin cancer on her nose
Who is Melanie Griffith?
Asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving
What is the ABCDE rule stand for?
What is a dermatologist?
30 or higher
What is the minimum recommended SPF?
This U.S. President had a noticeable scar after undergoing surgery for skin cancer
Who is Ronald Reagan?
The deadliest kind of cancer, but also the least common type
What is melanoma?
At least once a year
How often should you see a dermatologist?
Staying out of the sun when outside to prevent sunburns and skin cancer
What is "seeking shade?"
This well-known TV host was diagnosed with skin cancer and advocates for skin cancer awareness
Who is Sam Champion?
The medical term for a non-cancerous growth or mole
What is nevus?
Changes in size, color, or shape
When should you get a mole checked out?
Sun protection factor. It measures how well a sunscreen will protect from UVB rays.
What is SPF and what does it do?
This reality star had surgery on a melanoma on her back, later telling her fans on Instagram to "go in for your skin checks"
Who is Teddi Mellencamp Arrovaye?
The procedure used to remove skin cancer cells
What is curettage?
When a dermatologist removes a small sample of a mole or growth to check for skin cancer
What is a biopsy?