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    Skin Cancer is "abnormal growth of skin cells" most common Harmful effects of UV-B Location Lat / Long Time UV Index. UVA Rays Rays Tanning Salon Risk 55% Who is prone to sun damage?

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    Skin Cancer is "abnormal growth of skin cells" most common Harmful effects of UV-B Location Lat / Long Time UV Index. UVA Rays Rays Tanning Salon Risk 55% Who is prone to sun damage?

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    Skin Cancer

    What is Cancer?
    grow out of control

    What is Skin Cancer?


    abnormal growth of skin cells
    most common

    Harmful effects of UV-B

    Location

    Lat/Long Time UV Index

    What is Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation?


    invisible energy given off
    Divided into 3 wavelength ranges:
    UVA

    Rays

    UVB

    Rays

    Tanning Salon

    Risk 55%

    Danger

    Who is prone to sun damage?

    Everyone!
    Light skin, darker-skinned

    African, Americans, Hispanic Americans

    Types of Skin Cancer

    Signs and Symptoms of Melanoma


    8

    Use ABCD Rule to Spot Melanoma

    Skin Cancer Diagnosis


    History

    and Physical Exam Dermascopy Skin Biopsy

    10

    Treatment Options
    Surgery
    o o o

    Cryosurgery Laser Surgery Skin Grafting & Reconstructive Surgery

    Chemotherapy Radiation Therapy

    11

    Self Examination

    Prevention
    Protective Clothing

    Dermatology visits
    Education and Awareness

    10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

    Best solution to the Problem


    Sun Screen! Sun Screen! Sun Screen!

    Best Protection!!!

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