skin cancer

[boatnut53]

As a melanoma skin cancer survivor; I thought this video may lend some information to others on the prevention of this very deadly form of cancer.

As fishermen we spend a lot of time in the sun. Getting checked often and catching it early is the key to beating it.
http://www.thatvideosite.com/video/dear_16yearold_me

[Capt Josh]

Thanks for posting this up amigo, something we all need to be wary of for sure. And glad you survived your battle with skin cancer!!!

[PacificBlue]

Having spent all my younger years on the water (just like most of you) I feel fortunate to have survived my early Melanoma diagnosis in the year 2000. One word of advice - have your skin check-ups done by a qualified Dermatoligist, not by your General Practitioner - they just don't see enough cases.

During my surgery, I had a cool Doctor (plastic surgeon) who had fished all over the world in the golden era, Chile, Peru, Ghana, Cairns, etc. and we spent the whole time talking Marlin fishing!

[rabcoman]

this is good to know.....