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!

Sponsors

	The Southern California Section of The PGA of America
	www.SCPGA.com

	The Carlsbad Golf Center
	www.TheCarlsbadGolfCenter.com

	Blue Lizard Sunscreen
	www.BlueLizard.net

	Kinesys Sunscreen
	www.Kinesys.com

	Doctor's Orders: Play Golf
	www.DoctorsOrdersPlayGolf.org

	The San Diego Junior Golf Association
	www.SDJGA.org

	Fallene Total Block
	www.TotalBlock.com

Umbrellas Are Not Just For Rain

"Thank you for your participation in the Junior Golf Tournament in Corona. It was great to have you out there. As a parent of a Junior Golfer, your message is important and one that we try to teach our son. Having the Sun SafeTee Program reinforce that message is wonderful."
K.B.
Murietta