How Dangerous is Skin Cancer, Really?




The Scope Radio show

Summary: We all love the feeling of the sun on our skin and maybe even a little bit of that golden tan. But then we’re reminded that somebody dies every hour in the U.S. from skin cancer. Most skin cancer cases are completely avoidable. Dr. Glen Bowen from Huntsman Cancer Institutes talks about why he believes skin cancer is an epidemic problem. He’ll also talk about how to balance the desire to be out in the sun and the dangers of skin cancer, and why young adults are the most prone to melanoma.