I just had a squamous cell cancer removed from my ankle and Mohs surgery to get what the original removal missed. Sunscreen, a big hat and sitting under an umbrella have been regular practice for me for the last 30 years. (I'm late 60s.). I'll probably be more diligent with reapplying sun screen on my legs now, because I've been more focused on face and upper body. And be more diligent on sun screen on my lower legs when I'm gardening, etc.

I had to postpone the Mohs surgery because of my 2 week trip SXM, because the original spot had healed and I wanted to be able to swim. When I explained that to the dermatology surgeon, she said she understood and we swapped stories about the joys of beach vacations. I figured it was a good sign that the doctor who removes skin cancer spots continues to like beach vacations!