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>> Melanoma.

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Melanoma is a type
of skin cancer

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that can occur anywhere
on your body.

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It's not the most common type,

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but it causes the most
skin cancer deaths.

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The rate of melanoma
is rising faster

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than any other potentially
preventable cancer

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in the U.S. This may partly be

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because people are spending
more time in the sun.

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Being exposed to
ultraviolet or UV radiation

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from the sun's rays,
a tanning bed,

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or a sunlamp can
damage your skin.

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This can put you at
risk for melanoma

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or other types of skin cancer.

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Other things that
increase your chances

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of getting melanoma include:
having lots of moles,

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unusual moles, or large moles,
having a close family member

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who has had melanoma, having
had melanoma in the past,

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having fair skin, light-colored
eyes, or light-colored hair,

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having skin that
freckles and burns easily,

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having lots of sunburns
in the past.

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If you have dark skin or if
you are African American,

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your risk for melanoma is less.

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But if you do get melanoma,
it can be more dangerous.

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Because of this, it
is still important

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to be aware of melanoma signs.

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What to tell your
healthcare provider.

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If any moles on your body have
changed in size or appearance,

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ask your healthcare
provider to take a look.

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Use the ABCDE rule.

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A is for asymmetric.

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Are there any moles
with unusual shapes?

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B is for irregular border.

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Do any moles have
raised or ragged edges?

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C is for color.

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Do any moles have
unusual or mixed colors?

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D is for diameter.

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Are any moles getting larger?

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E is for evolving.

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Is a mole changing in
color, size, or shape?

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The ABCDE rule does not
work for all melanomas.

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Call your healthcare provider if
you have any spots on your skin

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that are new, changing
in size, shape, or color,

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or are different from all
the other spots on your body.

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Skin biopsy.

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If your healthcare provider
thinks a mole may be a melanoma,

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you may need a skin biopsy.

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This means a small piece
of the mole must be removed

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to be looked at under
a microscope.

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There is a small chance

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that your biopsy can
cause an infection,

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or it may leave a scar.

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But the benefits of a
biopsy outweigh its risks.

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Melanomas that are found
early are easier to treat.

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If a biopsy shows that
you have a melanoma,

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you and your healthcare
provider will talk

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about the types of treatment.

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A diagnosis of skin
cancer can be hard to hear.

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But you've taken the
first step in dealing

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with a serious threat
to your health.

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What to do.

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If you have a history
of melanoma,

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make sure you know
how to do a self-exam.

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Do an exam once a month.

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Make sure to stay out of
the sun for long periods,

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especially if you burn easily.

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Try to stay out of the sun
when its rays are strongest.

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That's from 10 am to 4 pm.

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Use a sunscreen with a sun
protection factor or SPF of 30

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or higher on all exposed skin.

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The sunscreen needs to protect

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against both UVA
and UVB radiation.

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An SPF of 30 filters out
97 percent of UV radiation.

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If you are fair skinned,
expect intense sun exposure,

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or will be in the
sun for a long time,

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you may need a sunscreen
with a higher SPF.

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Stay in the shade.

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Shaded areas get
less UV radiation.

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Sunscreen is still
needed, though.

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UV radiation can go through
clouds and reflect off

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of surfaces like cement,
sand, snow, and water.

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Keep track of the UV Index.

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This index predicts
the risk of sunburn

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in your area on a given day.

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It is based on weather
conditions.

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It ranges from zero to 11-plus.

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Zero means a low exposure risk.

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Ten means a very high risk.

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An 11-plus is an extreme
risk of sun exposure.

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And ask your healthcare provider

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if you need a vitamin
D supplement

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if you must stay out of the sun.

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What we have learned.

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Melanoma is a form
of skin cancer

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that causes the most
skin cancer deaths.

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True or false?

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The answer is true.

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If you have a mole that is
changing color, you do not need

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to report it to your
healthcare provider.

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True or false?

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The answer is false.

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If a melanoma is found early,
it is much easier to treat.

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True or false?

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The answer is true.