Jimmy died of skin cancer. Risk factors for skin cancer include lighter skin, hair color, moles, sun exposure, and working around radioactive or coal mines. Melanoma moles can be detected using the ABCD rule which checks for asymmetry, border irregularity, varied color, and diameter larger than 6mm. Jimmy could have checked his moles monthly, used sunblock, and potentially become a pilot if he had finished his degree.

1. MEET Jimmy
HE DIED OF SKIN
CANCER
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2. RISK FACTORS
• Complexion – Students with lighter skin or
blonde/red hair are high risk for SKIN
CANCER.
• HISTORY of Melanoma and Moles
• SUN EXPOSURE
• Be aware of your work area. Working around
radioactive or coal mines will increase your
risk
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3. WARNING SIGNS !!!!!
• MELANOMA MOLES can be detected with the
ABCD RULES
• A- Asymmetry – One half of a mole or lesion
differs from the other half
• B- Border- A mole has an , irregular ,scalloped,
or not clearly defined border
• C- Color – The color varies or is not uniform from
one area of a mole to another no matter the
color
• D- Diameter – The lesion is larger than 6
millimeters or larger than a pencil eraser.
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4. Jimmy could have check for MOLES
once a month with the Skin Self
EXAM.
Jimmy could have used sun block
when out on Summer Days
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5. Jimmy could have finished his Degree
and became a PILOT