Question:
If you have a family history of skin cancer should you
be even more careful in the sun? My grandparents have each had several skin cancers removed but they were always in the sun (farmers).
Answer:
Yes, you should. It is important to understand that even with a
family history of skin cancers that reducing your exposure to UV
radiation will significantly reduce the risk of developing skin cancer.
This is the primary prevention. The secondary prevention is to make sure
that you undergo routine dermatologic evaluation. With these
preventative measures, the likelihood that you will encounter any
serious problems will be significantly reduced.
