What is Skin Cancer?
Skin Cancer is mainly caused by overexposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation (UVR)
Three Types
1. Basal Cell Carcinoma
2. Squamous Cell Carcinoma
3. Malignant Melanoma
Protect Yourself
Five Ways
1. Slap on a hat (broad brim)
2. Slip on protective clothing (long sleeves, long pants)
3. Seek Shade (treees, undercover areas)
4. Slide on wrap-around sunglasses
5. Slop on SPF 30+ sunscreen and apply every two hours
Have You Considered?
Cancer Council Helpline 131120
Nataional Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign
Bureau of Meteorology
Happy Healthy Kids and Families
The Deception Bay Child and Family Alliance is supported by the Australian Government