Abstract: . . .  When they do occur, most skin can- cers can be treated successfully if detected early—even melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer . In addition to seeking shade, the American Cancer Society recommends the "Slip! Slop! Slap! Wrap!" method of prevention— slip on a shirt, slop on 15 SPF (or higher) sunscreen, slap on a hat, and wrap on sunglasses before any exposure to the sun. Page 5 Additional Resources To learn more about skin cancers and the American Cancer Society’s programs, please call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit our Internet site at www. cancer .org. Additional information on skin cancers may be found at: • American Academy of Dermatology Telephone: 1-888-462-DERM (toll free) Internet: www.aad.org • National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service Telephone: 1-800-4- CANCER (toll free) Internet: www.nci.nih.gov • Skin Cancer Foundation Telephone: 1-800-754-6590 (toll free) Internet: www.skincancer.org • Environmental Protection Agency Telephone: 202-260-2090 Internet: www.epa.gov Hope. Progress. Answers. www. cancer .org 1-800-ACS-2345 February 2002  . . .
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