Melanoma: Test Your Knowledge

Melanoma Quiz, featured in the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center's "Advances" Newsletter

1.) The majority of melanomas occur from a changing mole

2.) Melanomas always have a dark discoloration.

3.) Sunscreen with an SPF of 30 is twice as strong as one with SPF 15.

4.) If a melanoma has spread to lymph nodes, the lung is the internal organ that has the higher risk of getting involved next.

5.) There are identified risk factors for developing melanoma.

6.) Melanomas are only found on skin surfaces that are exposed to the sun.

7.) Early diagnosis is important for a melanoma patient.

8.) A shave biopsy is the best approach for a skin lesion suspected of being a melanoma.

9.) Melanoma is usually curable once spread to distant sites.

10.) Clinical features of a skin lesion can help identify melanomas.

More than one reason to protect your skin from the sun

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When we think of sun damage and protecting ourselves, what is the first thing you think of? Most people think of protecting themselves from sunburn. We certainly pay attention when someone gives us a good pat on the back when we have a sunburn, because it hurts! That’s usually the reason why most of us even apply sun screen or wear sun protective clothing is to avoid getting a sunburn. That shouldn't be the only reason. It might not be easy to consider all the time, but the sun's UV Rays are very dangerous. They will cause damage to you and everyone around you at some point in time. It's imperative you protective yourself, and the best thing you can do is be informed.


So, what about the “other reasons” we should be thinking about when we talk about protecting our skin. We are going to talk about this in detail, therefore we decided to take this particular article in 3 parts.