Who is likely to get skin cancer?
People who sunburn easily tend to have fair skin and red or blond hair. These individuals will get skin cancer most easily. It is less common in people with black or deep brown skin. However, anyone who spends a lot of time in the sun can get skin cancer. Ninety percent of skin cancers occur on the parts of the body not usually covered with clothing – the face, hands, forearms, and ears. People trying to get tans also get skin cancer on the shoulders, back, chest, and legs. Remember, protect yourself from the sun and you’ll protect yourself from skin cancer.
