I play golf twice a week 5 months out of the year, and recently my doctor found 2 instances of melanoma on me.

By Anonymous March 1, 2011 - 3:10am

Rate This

This Article

Vote Improved My Health 0
Vote Changed My Life
Vote Saved My Life

They were both caught early and removed. Should I give up golf since it's constant sun exposure, or is is possible to be shielded enough?

Add a Comment1 Comments

Empowered

Rosa Cabrera RN

Dear Anon,

I'm sorry to hear you are considering giving up golf due to melanoma. Do you wear sun screen and use other forms of protection such as hats/protective clothing, etc? If so, you may consider changing the golf course you are now practicing in to perhaps one with a little more shade or change the time of day you play golf. Morning sun is not as strong as the UV rays from the sun at 3 in the afternoon and this along with a shortened amount of time spent in the sun may help decrease your chances of developing melanoma once again.

Best Wishes!

March 1, 2011 - 6:04am

Add a Comment

Does Skin Cancer Itch?

Black or Brown Discoloration in Your Nail: What Does it Mean?

Does Your Hair Need Sunscreen?

Is That Blood Under My Nail or Is It Melanoma?

All user-generated information on this site is the opinion of its author only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. Members and guests are responsible for their own posts and the potential consequences of those posts detailed in our Terms of Service.