The Facts

► Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States.

► An estimated 2 in every 5 Americans who reach the age of 65 will develop skin cancer sometime in their life.

► It is estimated that in 2009 over 1,000,000 people will be diagnosed with skin cancer in the United States.

► Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer and that accounts for an additional 59,000 cases.

► Approximately 12,000 people will die from skin cancer in 2009.

► For localized melanoma, the 5-year survival rate is 99%; survival rates for regional and distant stage diseases are 65% and 15%, respectively.

► About 80% of melanomas are diagnosed at a localized stage.

► Skin Cancer is the most curable form of cancer.

► Skin Cancer is the most preventable form of cancer.

► Early detection saves lives.

► Most skin cancer can be prevented by protecting your skin from the sun!

Disclaimer

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Seek Shade Where You Practice

"Thank you for your Sun Safe Tee seminar for the Northern Chapter P.G.A. As a result of your program I noticed that day that I had a odd shaped bump on my left arm.I made an appointment with a local Dermatologist and found out it was Basal Cell Carcinoma.I am not one that goes to a Doctor regularly but because of your seminar I did and I now go for a yearly full body scan."
Thank You,
K.W.
PGA "For too long the golf world has ignored the issue of sun protection and skin cancer awareness. It is important for us as golf instructors to not only help golfers improve their game but we also need to learn the ins and outs of sun protection and skin cancer prevention so that we can pass it along to our students as well. The Sun SafeTee Program is a valuable and important service to the golf community. I am behind this 100%."
Jim Hardy
Author of "The Plane Truth for Golfers"
Named one of "America's 50 Greatest Teachers" by Golf Digest
GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher