kensisland
Misplaced Texan
I have a serious question, do we make too much out of skin cancer and golf? I have friends that have had skin cancer cells removed from their faces and chest but have done nothing different in covering up. So I'm just wondering if a bigger deal is made of it then needs be. Just asking because I'd like to know more.
Good question ... I play a lot in a retirement community, and those folks take it more seriously, then what I see outside of that community ...
Oddly my damage was done growing on the Texas coast ... I was at the beach, fishing, or some other outdoor activity in my younger years ... so I can not even blame golf (did not start playing until my late 40's).
I am now a wide brim hat guy, with solar sleeves on the really hot sunny days ... I have tested positive for cancer and had it removed and I go to doc every 3 months ... normal visit is at least one biopsy, and numerous freezes ...
Like others have mentioned my damage was done as young man ... so, I contend we do not make enough about sun damage and golf to the younger crowd. I don't see much info on skin cancer on golf TV or magazines, etc ... (admittedly don't read golf magazines)
Interested to hear others feed back ...