| ACT NOW! to protect your kids and yourself before it�s too late! Remember, Slip� on a shirt! Slop� on some sun block! Slap� on a hat! |
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| When do you know that you have skin cancer? The first sign is a change in size, shape, color, or feel of an existing mole. Melanomas, the worst form of skin cancer, usually have a black to blue-black area. �ugly-looking� moles are not to laugh about � they could be cancer! Watch out for skin cancer! Think ABCD when doing this! Assymetry � When the shape of one half of the mole is not the same as the other Border � The edges are irregular; pigments are spreading to the surrounding skin Color � Shades of black, brown and tan may be present (irregular colorings). White, grey, pink and blue are also possibilities. Diameter � If the mole is more than � inches, get a check up. Body check up: Make sure you check your body every once in a while, as cancer.gov shows in �How to do a skin self exam� � click on the link below. Check your whole body and look for any irregularities in new and existing moles. Know your birthmarks and see how they feel. http://www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/doc_wyntk.aspx?viewid=8f3e1c39-1ba0-4a7e-9088-e03c592c5395#29 If you find some of the symptoms present in your body, don�t be afraid to consult a doctor. He can ultimately make the final diagnosis on your condition. * note: all pictures on this page are taken from http://www.cancer.gov |
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| ++Today's Highlight++ ------------------------------------------------ It�s time to open your eyes. Prevent skin cancer� NOW! Follow Three simple steps: Slip, slop & slap! If you live in a temperate climate, you become much more susceptible to this type of cancer, the worst kind of which is melanoma. |
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