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Preventing Skin Cancer Quiz

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This short quiz can help you assess your personal risk for skin cancer. Simply answer the questions below to the best of your ability and click the "Calculate Report" button below to tally your answers.

General

1. Age:  
2. Skin Type

Health History

3. Do you have a family history of skin cancer (father, mother, sister, brother)?
4. Have you ever had skin cancer?
5. Do you have reduced immunity due to a health problem or immunosuppressive medication?
6. Do you have:
  • A large number of moles (more than 20)
  • Several large moles (5 mm (0.2 ") or larger)
  • One or more large moles present at birth


7. Do any of your moles fit the descriptions listed below?
  • Not symmetrical
  • Has irregular (fuzzy) borders
  • Variable in color
  • Larger than 5mm (0.2 ") (Roughly the size of a pencil eraser)
  • Has rapidly changed recently


Sun Exposure

8. Have you lived in a geographical area where the sun is very intense (e.g., tropical or subtropical regions)?



If yes, for how many years?  

9. Are you exposed to the sun for extended periods as part of your work or recreation?
10. Do you have a history of blistering sunburns (particularly during childhood)?
11. Do you take care to wear protective clothing (shirt, hat, etc.) when in the sun?
12. Have you often used the sun or a tanning bed to get a suntan?
13. Do you usually use a sunscreen (SPF 15+) when out in the sun?
14. How did you learn of the screening?

If "Other": 
 
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Disclaimer: This quiz has been created for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or care. You should always follow your doctor's recommendations regarding your specific medical needs.


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