Facts about Skin Cancer
What is skin cancer?!?
The abnormal growth of skin cells.
How many people are diagnosed with skin cancer everyday in the U.S?!?
9,500 people
How hot is the Sun?!?
5,778K or on the surface 10,000 degrees
True or False: a changing mole is a sign of skin cancer
True
What should you not do to increase your risk for skin cancer?!?
Avoid tanning and using UV tanning beds.
How many main types of skin cancer is there?!?
3
How many Americans live with melanoma?!?
More than 1 million
How big is the Sun compared to the Earth?!?
compared to the Earth the Sun's diameter is almost 110 times larger.
True or False: Raised reddish patches that might be itchy are nothing to worry about
False
when should you apply sunscreen?!?
when you go outdoors and after swimming or sweating. You should reapply sunscreen ever two hours.
What are the names of the 3 main types of skin cancer?!?
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Melanoma
what are the probabilities of getting skin cancer for Americans?!?
1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.
How much energy does the sun emit to the earth?
The sun's surface emits about 63 million watts of energy.
True or False: Self-examination is a big part is early detection of skin cancer
True
What is an example of protecting clothing from the sun?!?
Hats, Sweaters, Long sleeves.
True or False: Rough and scaly patches on skin is a sign of skin cancer.
True.
What doubles your risk for melanoma?!?
Having five or more sunburns
What is the sun mainly composed of?!?
Hydrogen and Helium.
what way can a mole change that can show symptoms of skin cancer?!?
By color, size, or shape.
What types of surfaces reflect sun rays and increase your risk of getting sun burnt?!?
Sand and Water.
What kind of skin cancer is curable if detected early and treated?!?
Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. m
How many people die from skin cancer each hour?!?
1 person dies from skin cancer each hour.
When was the sun "born"?!?
4.6 billion years ago
When trying to detect skin cancer you should look for...
A sore that doesn’t heal
A pink pearly bump that bleeds easily
A red or brown patch that’s rough and scaly
A new lump, growth or spot
How much sunscreen should you apply to your body?!?
1 ounce to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside.