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

  • Jul 15 2024
  • Length: 22 mins
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  • 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 cancer

    4:39 - Who's most at risk?

    7:13 - Warning signs to look out for

    10:25 - What darker skin populations need to know

    13:25 - Sun protection myths and tips

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