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How can we better educate our patients on minimizing the risk of developing SCC? 

Skin Cancer

You. It's important for patients to understand that squamous cell carcinoma can develop over long term cumulative uv radiation exposure, and this can include the five minutes that you spend outside in a day walking from your car in the parking lot to various stores. It could be the time you spend outside during the day checking the mail. Typically, basal cell carcinomas are from a larger uv dosage at once that results in what we typically call sunburn versus squamous cell carcinoma is that cumulative buildup over time of uv exposure and being conscientious about sun exposure, even in small amounts throughout the day and utilizing appropriate sun protection and sun avoidance can help reduce the risk of developing Sec.