Skin care - Sun awareness and melanoma

Melanomas are becoming increasingly common, and perhaps more worryingly patients are becoming increasingly younger. Dr. Wang explains exactly what a melanoma is, how to recognize it and what to do about it. She also provides some important advice for sun seekers, especially those about to head down south for spring break in the coming weeks.

Audio Podcast Guest: Dr. Beatrice Wang (Director of the MUHC Melanoma Clinic)

 

 

 

Watch the CTV interview with Dr. Beatrice Wang, Director of the Melanoma Clinic at the MUHC – the only comprehensive clinic of its kind in North America. Dr. Wang discusses sun damage, skin cancer and tanning salons with Mitsumi Takahashi on CTV (video)  

Melanomas are becoming increasingly common, and perhaps more worryingly patients are becoming increasingly younger. Dr. Wang explains exactly what a melanoma is, how to recognize it and what to do about it.