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Anyone have tips on sun protection?

Transplants | Last Active: May 8, 2022 | Replies (115)
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@jerrynord

Always wear a large brimmed hat when in the sun.
Tops of your ears, nose and upper cheeks more susceptible to sun effects.
When on the water remember you can get sunburnt by sun reflection from the water. Always use sunblock over 30 rated.
I had skin cancer surgically removed from my cheek one year post transplant.
On your yearly follow up visit see the Mayo dermatologist. I see a local dermatologist every 6 months since skin cancer and have some pre-cancerous spots frozen.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | May 19, 2020

@jerrynord, Thank you for bring this discussion to our attention! Summer is nearly here, and holidays, and the reopening of recreation areas is an invitation to all of us to get out and enjoy the warm summer days....with sun protection.

My broad rimmed hat is always on my head when I'm in the yard or walking. I have several that I have collected over the years. I lost my favorite one in Yosemite National Park in a parking lot when I left it on the hood of our car. I hope that whoever found it is enjoying it (It had a Donate Life pin on it, too)
You were fortunate that your skin cancer was diagnosed and treated early.

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