2.  Causes and symptoms  3 main types of melanoma  Diagnosis  Treatments  Tips on prevention  Conclusion

3.  Australian statistics - 170 per 1 million  Melanoma represents 9.5% of all cancers  10,300 cases diagnosed annually  In 2008 1,430 deaths from melanoma

4.  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

5.  Abnormal cells  Family background  Moles on skin  Caucasian ancestry  Fair skin, light hair and light coloured eyes  History of intense sun exposure

6.  Change in a mole, birthmark or other skin growth

7.  What does a melanoma look like? - Shape - Colour - Size

8.  Superficial spreading melanoma  Nodular melanoma  Lentigo maligna

9.  See your doctor to have a check  Biopsy  Pathologist  Lymph nodes

10.  Surgery  Checkups  Medicine called interferon  Clinical trial

11.  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

12.  Melanoma can be more serious than other forms of skin cancer  Risk factors  Most common forms  Doctors diagnosis  Treatment