Could i get skin cancer?

i want to move to australia after college, but i have a birth mark on the top of my back and im frightened il get skin cancer. my uncle died from it so therefore i know how horrible it can be. What kind of prevention is out there??
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apart from sun screen..that sometimes doesnt work..

what part of australia? i've been to the east coast and to NZ and found it to be very similar climate to the US east coast (reversed lattitudes, though) sun intensity will vary with where you live on the continent. that being said, if it's cold, you'll be wearing long sleeves anyway, so don't worry about it.

go to a dermatologist and ask for their recommendations.
always best to cover it up, but the derm may have a more liberating option, such as laser removal, etc.

have fun down under!

there's a risk that you could but that is very small as long as you stay protected...

put on plenty on suntan lotion and don't stay in the sun for too long as this could damage your skin.

your birth mark shouldnt affect you getting skin cancer.

have a good time xxx

Are you kidding about not knowing what lind of prevention is out there? Look, every store on the planet has sun screen products... the higher the SPF the better. Buy some and use it and you'll be fine.

Hi
only dont exopse to the sun more !!!

yes it is possible have it removed and u have no wrry

Use sunscreen, even if your birth mark gets a sunburn. It will protect other areas of skin.

Stay out of the mid-day sun. UV radiation is the most intense during the middle of the day when the sun is nearly overhead.

When you do go out in the sun, wear light clothes that cover your birth mark, as well as other areas. Find and use a broad-brimmed hat.

The Aussies are very much aware of the dangers of skin cancer. You should be able to find all of this, as well as more information when you get there.

australia.gov.au/SkinCancer

This website should give you all the info you need. :-)