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HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION TO CHECK YOUR SKIN REGULARLY B B O R D E R C O L O R C O L O R C D D I A M E T E R 6mm A A S Y M M E T R Y THE ABCDEs OF MELANOMA What to Look for: Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. However, when detected early, melanoma can be effectively treated. You can identify the warning signs of melanoma by looking for the following: One half is unlike the other half. Irregular, scalloped or poorly defined border. Varied from one area to another; shades of tan and brown, black; sometimes white, red or blue. While melanomas are usually greater than 6mm (the size of a pencil eraser) when diagnosed, they can be smaller. E E V O L V I N G A mole or skin lesion that looks different from the rest or is changing in size, shape or color. Example: 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Checking your skin means taking note of all the spots on your body, from moles to freckles to age spots. Skin cancer can develop anywhere on the skin and is one of the few cancers you can usually see on your skin. Ask someone for help when checking your skin, especially in hard to see places. SKIN CANCER SELF-EXAMINATION How to Check Your Spots: ANYONE REGARDLESS OF SKIN COLOR CAN GET SKIN CANCER, WHEN CAUGHT EARLY , SKIN CANCER IS HIGHLY TREATABLE Examine body front and back in mirror, then right and left sides, arms raised. Bend elbows, look carefully at forearms, back of upper arms, and palms. Finally, look at backs of legs and feet, spaces between toes, and soles. Examine back of neck and scalp with a hand mirror. Part hair for a closer look at your scalp. Check back and buttocks with a hand mirror. 1 2 3 4 5 If you find any spots on your skin that are different from others or are changing, itching, or bleeding, make an appointment to see a board-certified dermatologist. To learn more about skin cancer and find a FREE skin cancer screening, visit SpotSkinCancer.org ™ SKIN CANCER

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THE ABCDEs OF MELANOMA What to Look for:Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. However, when detected early, melanoma can be effectively treated. You can identify the warning signs of melanoma by looking for the following:

One half is unlike the other half.

Irregular, scalloped or poorly defined border.

Varied from one area to another; shades of tan and brown, black; sometimes white, red or blue.

While melanomas are usually greater than 6mm (the size of a pencil eraser) when diagnosed, they can be smaller.

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BORDER DIAMETER

EVOLVINGA mole or skin lesion that looks different from the rest or is changing in size, shape or color.

Example:

1in5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.

Checking your skin means taking note of all the spots on your body, from moles to freckles to age spots. Skin cancer can develop anywhere on the skin and is one of the few cancers you can usually see on your skin. Ask someone for help when checking your skin, especially in hard to see places.

SKIN CANCER SELF-EXAMINATIONHow to Check Your Spots:

ANYONEREGARDLESS OF SKIN COLORCAN GET SKIN CANCER,

WHEN CAUGHT EARLY, SKIN CANCER

IS HIGHLY TREATABLE

Examine body front and back in mirror, then right and left sides, arms raised.

Bend elbows, look carefully at forearms, back of upper arms, and palms.

Finally, look at backs of legs and feet, spaces between toes, and soles.

Examine back of neck and scalp with a hand mirror. Part hair for a closer look at your scalp.

Check back and buttocks with a hand mirror.

If you find any spots on your skin that are different from others or are changing, itching, or bleeding, make an appointment to see a board-certified dermatologist.

To learn more about skin cancer and find a FREE skin cancer screening, visit SpotSkinCancer.org

™SKIN CANCER

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