Public Forum - Skin Cancer: Who is most at risk?
Topics:Public Forum - Skin Cancer: Who is most at risk?
Date:11 April 2009, Saturday
Time:2.00pm – 3.30pm
Venue:Novena Medical Center
10, Sinaran Drive #08-23
Singapore 307506
Registration Fees:S$5 (inclusive of refreshment)
Contact:+65 63976861
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The talk will be on the causes to skin cancers and the advantages of early cancer detection.

Topic 1: Sun Exposure: Why is it harmful and when is it strong enough to damage?

  1. Identify & describe factors affecting levels of UV radiation produced by the sun
  2. Identify when UV levels are strong enough to damage the skin
  3. Identify the health risks associated with overexposure to UV radiation
  4. Describe how to protect yourself from harmful effect of sun exposure
  5. Describe how to choose the right

Topic 2: Skin Cancer – Are you at risk? How to detect, prevent  and protect early

  1. Identify different type of skin cancer
  2. Identify risk factors for skin cancer
  3. Identify key to detecting skin cancer
  4. Describe what to look for when checking for skin cancer
  5. What to do if you notice something suspicious