Skin Cancer

What percentage of skin cancers does melanoma account for?

• 99%

• 1%

• 10%

• 50%

Which of the following is NOT a part of the ABCDE rule for identifying melanoma?

• Asymmetry

• Border

• Color

• Growth

What does a diameter bigger than what size indicate a skin spot might be abnormal?

• A coin

• A pea

• A pencil eraser

• A baseball

What is the cure rate of melanoma when caught early?

• 50%

• 75%

• 99%

• 90%

Which rule is sometimes used by doctors to identify cancer that doesn't fit the ABCDE rule?

• The exception rule

• The majority rule

• The golden rule

• The ugly duckling rule

The sun’s rays are strongest between:

• 10am-4pm

• 12am-3am

• 8am-1pm

• 5pm-8pm

Tanning beds are a safe way to get some color without risking sun damage.

• True

• False

Even though melanin is the body's natural protection from UV radiation, Melanin can protect your skin only so much. If you continue to be exposed to the sun, the UV radiation can eventually

damage your skin. That damage shows up as:

• Wrinkles

• Brown Spots

• Leathery saggy skin

• All of the above

Regular use of sunscreen can reduce the risk of developing which type of skin cancer?

• Melanoma

• Squamous cell carcinoma

• Basal cell carcinoma

• All of the above

How often should sunscreen be reapplied when spending extended periods outdoors?

• Every 2 hours

• Once in the morning

• Every 4 hours

• Only after swimming