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How Much Do You Know About Melanoma?

Which of the following is true about melanoma?
A. It causes 75 percent of skin cancer deaths
B. One American dies of it every hour
C. Its incidence is decreasing
D. A and B
What characterizes a melanoma mole?
A. Asymmetry and irregular borders
B. Uneven color
C. Increasing in diameter
D. All the above
Where can melanoma appear?
A. On flat skin
B. On an existing mole
C. On a new mole
D. B and C
Where do most melanomas appear?
A. Upper back, head, and neck
B. Feet
C. Hands
D. Scalp
What causes melanoma?
A. Sun exposure
B. Sunscreen
C. Tanning beds
D. A and C
What increases the risk for melanoma?
A. Being Caucasian
B. Having red or blond hair
C. Having a close relative with melanoma
D. All the above
How is melanoma diagnosed?
A. Blood test
B. Biopsy
C. X-ray
D. All the above
When can melanoma most easily be cured?
A. If it’s found in its early stages
B. If it’s found in its middle stages
C. If it’s found in its late stages
D. It can’t be cured
How is melanoma treated?
A. Chemotherapy
B. Surgical removal
C. Radiation
D. All the above
Which of these can help prevent melanoma?
A. Apply sunscreen before spending time in the sun
B. Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
C. Wear a brimmed hat and sunglasses
D. All the above

For more information, visit the National Cancer Institute at www.cancer.gov and search for “melanoma.”

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