Statistics About Skin Cancer

General Information

Protecting the skin during the first 18 years of life can reduce the risk of some types of skin cancer by up to 78%
Up to 80% of the sun's rays can penetrate light clouds, mist, and fog
Snow reflects nearly 90% of the sun's rays
Melanoma is 95-100% curable if caught and treated early
75% of all skin cancer related deaths are from melanoma
90% of all skin cancers are caused by overexposure from the sun

Normal Mole	Melanoma	Sign	Characteristic
		Asymmetry	When half of the mole does not match the other half
		Border	When the border (edges) of the mole are ragged or irregular
		Color	When the color of the mole varies throughout
		Diameter	If the mole's diameter is larger than a pencil's eraser

Photographs Used By Permission: National Cancer Institute