To help prevent skin cancer, it’s important to catch it early and know your risk. That’s why learning what might raise or lower your chances of getting skin cancer matters. 

My CancerIQ is a tool that can help. It asks you questions to learn about your risk for skin cancer. At the end of the quiz, you'll get tips on what you can start doing now to lower your risk and live a longer, healthier life.

The ABCDEs of melanoma recognition will aid in early detection. Melanoma often appears on the back and legs in people with lighter skin and on the hands, feet or nails in people with darker skin. Being in the sun too much is a major risk factor. 

Look for these features: 

If you are worried about changes in a specific mole, talk to a dermatologist. For more information, contact the Canadian Dermatology Association. 

Tomorrow's Greener Schools Today is a schoolyard tree planting project. CK Public Health partners with the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority to plant native species trees on schoolyards. Trees provide more shade which protects children from the sun and heat.

The Sun Aware Sun Safety Certification helps protect kids and teens from skin cancer. It teaches camps how to follow sun safety practices and create sun-safe rules and plans. The program also gives training materials to camp councillors, lifeguards, and staff.

CK Public Health supports local camps in obtaining certification through this award-winning program, which is offered free of charge to participating camps. If your camp is interested in joining this initiative, please contact us for more information.