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(Transition: So what causes skin cancer?)

II. Much as we may like the sun, too much of this good
thing is bad for us.
A. The sun’s rays contain ultraviolet radiation.
B. Science has linked ultraviolet radiation from the
sun with basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer
(Kalb, 2001).
1. Scientists at the National Cancer Institute also
believe that ultraviolet radiation is linked to mela-
noma, although the relationship is not as clear
(Kalb, 2001).
2. Melanoma can show up anywhere on the skin
and can develop in even dark-skinned people.
3. For example, did you know that Bob Marley died
from melanoma skin cancer?
C. As few as three severe sunburns in childhood put
you at increased risk for skin cancer.

(Transition: Even though the incidence of skin cancer is
increasing, you have considerable control over this risk.)
III. The American Cancer Society and the American Der-
matological Association have developed some simple
guidelines to follow: (American Cancer Society, 1996)
A. Avoid the sun between 10 B/N/ and 4 Q/N/ when
possible.
B. Always wear a sunscreen with sun protection factor
of 15 or better, and wear sun-protective clothing
such as a wide-brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt,
and long pants.
C. Know the early warning signs of skin cancer,
which are A for asymmetry, B for irregular borders,
and C for irregular color on moles and freckles
especially.
D. Finally, give yourself a full body check every six
months or have someone do it for you.

(Transition: In conclusion)
Conclusion
I. Summarize: Remember these important facts:
A. Skin cancer comes in three types: basal, squa-
mous, and melanoma.
B. Also, keep in mind that while we need the sun, a
little sunning is actually a lot.
C. Finally, be sun smart by practicing sun-safe behav-
iors such as those suggested by the ADA.
II. Close with impact: Skin cancer can kill. With a little
common sense, however, it is easily prevented. Please
be sun smart.

References
American Cancer Society (1996). Cancer facts and fi gures.
Atlanta, GA: The American Cancer Society.
Kalb, C. (2001, August 20). Overexposed. Newsweek, 35–38.
Young, J. C. and Walker, R. (1998). Understanding stu-
dents’ indoor tanning beliefs and practices, American
Journal of Health Studies, 14, 120–128. 339