Causes and symptoms 3 main types of melanoma Diagnosis Treatments Tips on prevention Conclusion
Australian statistics per 1 million Melanoma represents 9.5% of all cancers 10,300 cases diagnosed annually In ,430 deaths from melanoma
Ozone Layer: holes UV radiation link to: 1. Skin cancer 2. Genetic damage 3. Immune system suppression in living organisms 4. Reduced productivity in agricultural crops 5. Food chains
Abnormal cells Family background Moles on skin Caucasian ancestry Fair skin, light hair and light coloured eyes History of intense sun exposure
Change in a mole, birthmark or other skin growth
What does a melanoma look like? - Shape - Colour - Size
Superficial spreading melanoma Nodular melanoma Lentigo maligna
See your doctor to have a check Biopsy Pathologist Lymph nodes
Surgery Checkups Medicine called interferon Clinical trial
Protect yourself Avoid the sun's UV rays: - middle of the day - wear protective clothes - sunscreen - Avoid sunbathing and tanning salons Check your skin every month
Melanoma can be more serious than other forms of skin cancer Risk factors Most common forms Doctors diagnosis Treatment