ARE YOU AT A HIGHER RISK FOR MELANOMA?
- Severe blistering sunburns before the age of 20
- Skin that has a tendency to burn
- More than 50 moles on your body
- Atypical moles with unusual shape or colour
- Fair or freckled skin
- Family or personal history of melanoma or other common skin cancers
- Exposure to UV radiation – including outdoor sun and artificial UV radiation (tanning beds, sun lamps)
Survival rate for melanoma is high if detected early and unlike other cancers, melanoma is often clearly visible on the skin. Learn the ABCDE’s of melanoma to check your skin monthly
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