Risk Factors and Prevention of Skin Cancer

Environmental or lifestyle factors play an important role in the way cancer develops. It has been estimated that up to 40% of cancers may be preventable. Melanoma and non-melanocytic skin cancer are associated with UV radiation exposure. The incidence is higher in people with fair, sun-sensitive skin, and people with pigmented naevi or moles on their skin.

Follow the links below to find information about risk factors and prevention of skin cancer.

Reviewed December 2011

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Title:   SunSmart
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   The website of SunSmart Victoria, the skin cancer control program of Cancer Council Victoria. Promoting a balance between the benefits and harm of ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure and links to vitamin D.
Date:   May 2012
Title:   How to check for skin cancer
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   How to find skin cancer early.
Date:   May 2012
Title:   Solariums
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   A tan, from the sun or solarium, is a sign that your skin is trying to protect itself from UV radiation. Solariums use UV to give people a tan.
Date:   May 2012
Title:   Vitamin D
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   The sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the major cause of skin cancer and best source of vitamin D. Sensible sun protection does not put people at risk of vitamin D deficiency.
Date:   May 2012
Title:   About skin cancer
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Skin cancer can grow when the cells that make up our skin are damaged causing them to grow abnormally.
Date:   May 2012
Title:   Skin cancer diagnosis and treatment
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Information about diagnosing and treating skin cancer.
Date:   May 2012
Title:   Risk factors for skin cancer
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Information about the risk factors for skin cancer.
Date:   May 2012
Title:   SunSmart schools
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   The Cancer Council Australia launched the national SunSmart Schools program in 1998. Hundreds of schools around Australia have since become recognised SunSmart schools. Provides information and links to resources.
Date:   May 2012
Title:   UV alert
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   The SunSmart UV Alert is a tool you can use to protect yourself from UV radiation. It tells you the time during the day that you need to be SunSmart.
Date:   May 2012
Title:   Vitamin D
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   Information about sun skin cancer and vitamin D
Date:   May 2012
Title:   Sun protection in the workplace
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   Provides information and links to resources about sun protection in the workplace.
Date:   May 2012
Title:   SunSmart
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   The Cancer Council provides guidance on how much sun you need and how to protect yourself from the sun.
Date:   May 2012
Title:   What puts you at risk?
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   Provides information on what puts you at risk of developing skin cancer.
Date:   May 2012
Title:   Workplace education services
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Information about the various workplace education services available from SunSmart.
Date:   Mar 2012
Title:   About us
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   SunSmart's aim, history, achievements and future directions.
Date:   Mar 2012
Title:   Guidelines and policy
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Information about protecting workers from UV exposure by developing and implementing a workplace sun protection porgram, including sample policy and risk assessment.
Date:   Mar 2012
Title:   Types of skin cancer
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Our skin is made up of basal cells, squamous cells and melanocytes. Skin cancer types are named after the skin cell in which the cancer develops.
Date:   Feb 2012
Title:   Skin cancer risk - quiz
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Check your skin cancer risk with our quick health quiz. Skin type, sun exposure and family history all affect your skin cancer risk, but there are many tips to prevent skin cancer.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Skin cancer - prevention and early detection
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Skin cancer is a preventable disease and the majority of skin cancers are treatable if detected early. Regular checks of your skin should detect any suspicious lumps or spots as soon as they develop. Pay particular attention to your arms, legs, face, neck, back, shoulders and the back of your hands. Prevention involves a combination of five simple steps - sun protective clothing, hats, SPF 30+ sunscreen, shade and sunglasses.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Bowen's disease
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Bowen's disease (also called squamous cell carcinoma in situ) is a slow-growing and red, scaly skin patch, most commonly found on the lower leg. Although the cause of this very early form of skin cancer is unknown, sun exposure is a risk factor. Treatment options include surgical excision, cryosurgery, curettage, medicated ointments and photodynamic therapy.
Date:   May 2011

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