Sound Living: How to Protect Your Skin from Harmful Rays - 5/10/2025

While anyone can get skin cancer, some people should be extra careful. This includes those with fair skin, natural blond or red hair, freckles, those who spend a lot of time outdoors, have had multiple sunburns, and a family history of skin cancer, especially melanoma. The American Cancer Society reports more than five million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States – that’s more than all other cancers combined – and it has been on the rise over the past few years. K-State Research and Extensions' northwest area family and consumer sciences specialist, Ashley Svaty, says sunscreen is an important tool in outdoor skin protection.