Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.

Look for changes in the

SIZESHAPECOLOR

of the mole.

This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and Kentucky School of Public Health.

This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and Kentucky School of Public Health.

Wear at least SPF 30.

Put it on thick and reapply often.

Throw it outif expired.

This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and Kentucky School of Public Health.

Photos courtesy of Jeffrey Melton, M.D., Oak Brook / Chicago

* The most type of skin cancer. * If untreated, it can spread through the body.* It accounts for 5% of skin cancers, but

causes 79% of all skin cancer deaths.* each year from

malignant melanoma.

Photos courtesy of Jeffrey Melton, M.D., Oak Brook / Chicago

This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and Kentucky School of Public Health.

Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Melton, M.D., Oak Brook / Chicago

This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and Kentucky School of Public Health.

* Broad-brimmed hats (3 inch brim)

* Long-sleeved shirts

* Tightly woven fibers

* Long pants

* Dark colors This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service,

Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and Kentucky School of Public Health.

(and provide 100% UV radiation protection)This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service,

Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and Kentucky School of Public Health.

Anyone can get skin cancer. However, some people are at GREATER RISK:

Did you get severe sunburns as a child?

Do you have many freckles or moles?

Do you spend a lot of time outdoors?Do you sunbathe or use tanning beds?

Do you have a family history of skin cancer?

Do you have naturally blond or red hair?

Do you sunburn easily?

Do you have light eyes?Are you fair skinned?

This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and Kentucky School of Public Health.