SHADE Foundation of America
Dedicated to eradicating melanoma through the education of children
and the community in the prevention and detection of skin cancer
and the promotion of sun safety.
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Skin Cancer  Facts

Skin cancer accounts for more than half of all cancers in the United States. It is estimated that more than one million new cases will be diagnosed in 2007. There are two basic types of skin cancer, melanoma the more deadly type and non-melanomas.

High Risk Individuals

Despite the importance for everyone to practice sun safe practices, some individuals are at a higher risk of developing skin cancer. These risks include:

  • Light hair color and blue, gray or green eyes.
  • Fair complexion and/or freckles.
  • Sun sensitivity (skin that burns easily).
  • Taking prescription medications that increase sun sensitivity.
  • Family history (one or more close relatives with skin cancer).
  • Several moles on your body.
  • Presence of a congenital mole (since birth).
  • One or more large or irregularly pigmented lesions.
  • Suppressed immune system.
  • Exposure to certain chemicals, such as arsenic, and to radiation therapy.
  • Excessive exposure to the sun and repeated blistering sunburns before the age of 15.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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