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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 September 2008
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In early childhood services
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Cancer Council Victoria
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Information about the SunSmart early childhood membership program including sun protection policy for early childhood services.
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Oct 2009
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At school
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Cancer Council Victoria
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Information about sun protection programs for all schools including the membership programs and sample policies.
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Oct 2009
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FAQs for early childhood services
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Cancer Council Victoria
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Popular questions asked from early childhood services' professionals and practitioners.
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Oct 2009
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Workplace education services
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Cancer Council Victoria
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Information about the various workplace education services available from SunSmart.
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Oct 2009
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Media campaigns
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Cancer Council Victoria
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A view of SunSmart's current and past media campaigns. Find background information about their development and outcomes.
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Oct 2009
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At work
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Cancer Council Victoria
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Information about developing a sun protection program in workplaces for the protection of outdoor workers from sun exposure.
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Oct 2009
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SunSmart UV Alert
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Cancer Council Victoria
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Information about the SunSmart UV Alert, when and where it is issued, and how to read and use.
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Oct 2009
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In local government
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Cancer Council Victoria
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Information about the role local government can play in protecting their community.
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Oct 2009
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Play SunSmart
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Cancer Council Victoria
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A range of suggested play experiences to share the SunSmart message with children in early childhood services.
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Oct 2009
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E-12/P-12/7-12 schools
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Cancer Council Victoria
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Information about the Sun Protection Program for Victorian schools that have secondary students.
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Oct 2009
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E-6/P-6 schools
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Cancer Council Victoria
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Information about sun protection practices for primary schools, how to join the SunSmart schools membership program and sample policy.
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Oct 2009
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Special education schools
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Cancer Council Victoria
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Information about the SunSmart schools program for special education schools.
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Oct 2009
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Checking for skin cancer
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Cancer Council Victoria
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How to find skin cancer early.
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Oct 2009
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Tanning and solariums
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Cancer Council Victoria
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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.
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Oct 2009
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Types of skin cancer
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Cancer Council Victoria
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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.
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Oct 2009
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SunSmart (Victoria)
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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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.
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Oct 2009
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The Cancer Council Victoria shop
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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Shop online with Cancer Council Victoria for sunglasses, hats, sunscreen, workwear, costmetics, cards, gifts and more. Proceeds fund cancer research, education, support and prevention programs.
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Sep 2009
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Sunscreens
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Sunscreens contain chemicals which either absorb or reflect the UV rays of the sun. No sunscreen gives complete protection from UV rays.
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Jul 2009
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