What Everyone Should Know About Skin Cancer: Risks, Myths & Prevention

17/07/2024 21 min Episodio 53
What Everyone Should Know About Skin Cancer: Risks, Myths & Prevention

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes is joined by Dr. Erica Lee, a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at MSK, to discuss misconceptions around who can get skin cancer, how it presents on different skin types, and practical sun safety tips to help prevent skin cancer. They break down the different types of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. They also hear from Jocelyn, a Hispanic melanoma survivor who shares her surprise of being diagnosed with melanoma despite her Hispanic background, emphasizing the importance of routine skin checks for people of all skin types. Episode Chapters:1:30 - Types of skin cancer4:39 - Who's most at risk?7:13 - Warning signs to look out for10:25 - What darker skin populations need to know13:25 - Sun protection myths and tipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.